Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 3 - Cell Structure and Function - Tell Me Why - Question - Page 63: 1

Answer

Fimbria is used for attachment to the surfaces while flagella is used for movement. Pilus is also used for attachment to the surfaces, therefore, it is a type of fimbria and not a type of flagella

Work Step by Step

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