Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Enteropathogenic and enterohemorrhagic strains of Escherichia coli attach to host cells in the intestinal lumen via this mechanism.


A)fimbriae and capsule
B)capsule and the surface protein intimin
C)fimbriae and the surface protein intimin
D)fimbriae and LPS
E)LPS and capsule

Answer

C