Which of the following is true about hyaluronidase?O a. It promotes blood clotting.O b. It is an example of an adhesin.O C. It acts as a spreading factor.O d. It is produced by immune cells to target pathogens.

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Which of the following is true about hyaluronidase? O a. It promotes blood clotting. O b. It is an example of an adhesin. OC. It acts as a spreading factor. O d. It is produced by immune cells to target pathogens.