Synthesis of Flagella and Pili Filaments in Gram-Negatives Share Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

Synthesis of flagella and pili filaments in Gram-negatives share which of the following attributes?

• A) Protein export systems are used to deliver subunits to the outside.
• B) Chaperones are not needed for protein transport.
• C) There is no periplasmic stopover.
• D) Flagellar and pili proteins are added in sequence intracellularly.
• E) Flagellar and pili proteins do not extend beyond the periplasm.

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