The Meningococcus Attaches to the Mucous Membrane Via ________

Question

The meningococcus attaches to the mucous membrane via ________.
A) flagella
B) pili
C) cilia
D) a capsule
E) axial filaments

Accepted Answer

The meningococcus attaches to the mucous membrane via pili, which are thin, hair-like appendages on the surface of the bacterium. These pili help the bacterium to adhere to the mucous membrane of the host, which is an important step in the infection process.