Type IV Pili are Involved In

Question

Type IV pili are involved in
A) attachment of cells to surfaces.
B) twitching motility.
C) pathogenesis.
D) attachment to surfaces, twitching motility, and pathogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Type IV pili are multifunctional and are involved in attachment of cells to surfaces, twitching motility, and pathogenesis. They can aid in colonization and adhesion to host tissues in pathogenic bacteria, as well as facilitate movement on surfaces through twitching motility.