One distinctive feature of pneumococci is that they have a


  1. One distinctive feature of pneumococci is that they have a capsule made up of a viscous polysaccharide. What is quelling? What is the principle behind this technique? How does it work? Be specific. 
  2. After taking a throat culture, is it possible to get confusing results (false positives or false negatives) completing the tests? Why or why not? Explain.
  3. "Cranberry has been the mechanism of action used to prevent or treat UTIs." Can cranberry juice be used to cure UTIs? Why or why not? Explain.

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