The M protein of Streptococcus pyogenes

A) Protects against phagocytosis and enhances adherence.
B) Is also called streptokinase.
C) Is the basis for the organism belonging to Lancefield Group A.
D) Protects against lysozyme damage.
E) Gives rise to a zone of beta hemolysis on blood agar.


A) Protects against phagocytosis and enhances adherence.

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