Which of the following are considered virulence factors of *Candida albicans*?

How do biofilms contribute to the virulence of *Candida albicans*?

Which enzyme produced by *Candida albicans* aids in its ability to invade host tissues?

Which of the following mechanisms allow *Candida albicans* to spread more quickly within a host?

*Candida albicans* has many virulence factors like adhering to cells and forming biofilms. They can also create hydrolases such as proteases, which allow them to spread more quickly. 

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A protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds between amino acids.

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What is the primary function of proteases?

Which of the following best describes the action of proteases?

Which of the following processes is directly facilitated by proteases?

Which of the following is a result of protease activity?

Common yeast infection symptoms are thick, white or yellow discharge from the vagina, itching and inflammation of the vagina. 

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