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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question

Question

Which bacterial structure is primarily responsible for adherence and biofilm attachment rather than flagellar motility?
Options
A Capsule
B Endospore
C Pilus / Fimbria
Correct Answer
D Peptidoglycan
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pili and fimbriae are hair-like surface appendages that mediate specific adherence to host surfaces and participate in biofilm establishment.

Hint

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