The Initial Attachment Required for Establishment of an Intestinal Infection

Question

The initial attachment required for establishment of an intestinal infection is by
A)flagella.
B)cilia.
C)pseudopodia.
D)pili.

Accepted Answer

Pili are hair-like appendages on the surface of bacteria that help them attach to host cells and establish infections. In the case of intestinal infections, pili are used to attach to the cells lining the intestine. Flagella, cilia, and pseudopodia are not typically involved in intestinal infections.