Discussion
Which bacterial structure enables adherence to host tissue surfaces ?
Answer: B
Correct answer: Fimbriae
Fimbriae, also called common pili, are short surface filaments whose adhesins bind receptors on host cells, and that attachment is often the first step of infection. Flagella provide motility and the capsule resists phagocytosis.
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