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How do fimbriae differ from flagella?
BiologyCell - The Unit of LifeNEET
Options:
  • A Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres and flagella are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall.
  • B Fimbriae are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall and flagella are small bristle-like fibres.
  • C Fimbriae are pili and flagella are fimbriae.
  • D Fimbriae and flagella are the same structure.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres and flagella are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall.
Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell while flagella are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall. They play different roles in the bacteria's survival and reproduction.

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