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

question 65

Multiple Choice

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

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

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