The Short, Numerous Appendages Used by Some Bacterial Cells for Adhering

question 15

Multiple Choice

The short, numerous appendages used by some bacterial cells for adhering to surfaces are called

• A)flagella.
• B)cilia.
• C)fimbriae.
• D)periplasmic flagella (axial filaments).
• E)sex pili.

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