Which of the following uses its cell wall glycolipids to absorb hydroxyl radicals and superoxide anions?

A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Streptococcus pyogenes
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D) Escherichia coli


Answer: C

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