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GK QUESTION#3720

What are the thin filamentous extensions that the motile bacterial cells have from their cell wall called?

  1. AFimbriae
  2. BFlagellaCorrect answer
  3. CLamellae
  4. DPili
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B. Flagella

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Flagella are long filamentous appendages that enable motility in many bacteria. A typical bacterial flagellum has a filament, hook and basal body. Fimbriae and pili have other major roles, including attachment.

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