How does having a capsule increase the virulence of a bacteria cell?   A capsule gives bacteria antibiotic resistance. Bacteria with a capsule cannot be phagocytized by immune cells. The capsule speeds up asexual reproduction of the bacteria. The capsule increases bacteria motility.

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