Which of the Following is TRUE About Flagella

Question

Which of the following is TRUE about flagella?
A) They are the most important structure in adherence.
B) They are not involved in adherence and colonization at all.
C) They are as important in adherence as pili and fimbriae.
D) They may be involved in adherence to a lesser extent than pili and fimbriae.

Accepted Answer

Flagella may be involved in adherence to a lesser extent than pili and fimbriae. While flagella are primarily responsible for motility, they may also help bacteria attach to surfaces, but not to the same extent as pili and fimbriae.