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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Definitions:

Melanin

A pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Brown-black Pigment

Melanin, the natural substance in the body that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes, and offers protection against UV radiation.

Subcutaneous

Concerning anything that is situated below the skin layer.

Dermis

The thick layer of tissue below the epidermis in mammalian skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, and hair follicles.