Surface structures of Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
True or false
All bacteria are motile
A
False
2
Q
Motile bacteria have thin filamentous extensions from cell wall known as
A
Flagella
3
Q
What are the 3 parts of bacterial flagellum ?
A
Basal body ; hook ; filament
4
Q
What is the longest part of bacterial flagellum ?
A
Filament
5
Q
Other surface structures of bacteria are ____ & ________
A
Pili , Fimbriae
6
Q
Pili are elongated tubular structures made up of special protein called ________
A
Pilin
7
Q
Role of Pili
A
Reproduction of bacteria
8
Q
Fimbriae are ____ -like fibers sprouting out of cell
A
small bristle
9
Q
Role of Fimbriae
A
attaching bacteria to rocks in streams / host tissues
