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Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibits the fusion of its phagosome with _________________ following phagocytosis.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibits the fusion of its phagosome with _________________ following phagocytosis. Correct Answer lysosome

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the agent responsible for tuberculosis. Following its phagocytosis, the bacterium inhibits the fusion of phagosome with the lysosome, preventing its deactivation in the cell.

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