Which Two Structures Play Direct Roles in Permitting Bacteria to Adhere

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which two structures play direct roles in permitting bacteria to adhere to each other, or to other surfaces?
1) capsules
2) endospores
3) fimbriae
4) plasmids
5) flagella

• A) 1 and 2
• B) 1 and 3
• C) 2 and 3
• D) 3 and 4
• E) 3 and 5

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