Choose the true statement (s) about prokaryotic external appendages. To be marked correct, youll need to select all true statements, as there may be more than one correct answea. Pili allow for adhesion, movement, and aid in gene transfer through conjugation b. Fimbriae aid in gene transfer through conjugation. c. Flagella allow for motility. d. The glycocalyx promotes adhesion and interferes with phagocytosis.

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Edwin Carrillo

Biology

25 September, 12:02

Choose the true statement (s) about prokaryotic external appendages. To be marked correct, youll need to select all true statements, as there may be more than one correct answea. Pili allow for adhesion, movement, and aid in gene transfer through conjugation b. Fimbriae aid in gene transfer through conjugation. c. Flagella allow for motility. d. The glycocalyx promotes adhesion and interferes with phagocytosis.

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Jadyn Morrow · Answer 1

C) Flagella allow for motility; d) glycoclyx promotes adhesion and interferes with phagocytosis.

Explanation:

A) Pili; bacterial conjugation for reproduction

b) Fimbriae; Allow bacteria Adhesion to host cell

c) Flagella; Allow for motility

d) Glycocalyx; promotes adhesion and interferes with phagocytosis