Bacterial Virulence Factors Quiz
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What is the primary function of sex pili in bacteria?

  • Attachment for infection
  • Adhesion to surfaces
  • Attachment for gene transfer (correct)
  • Cell motility
  • What is the composition of flagella in bacteria?

  • Protein called pilin
  • Lipopolysaccharides
  • Protein called flagellin (correct)
  • Peptidoglycan
  • Which of the following is not a characteristic of ordinary pili?

  • Used for attachment
  • Numerous
  • Used for gene transfer (correct)
  • Short
  • What is the purpose of the spore cortex in bacterial endospores?

    <p>To increase resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a function of inclusion granules in bacteria?

    <p>Cell motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of ribosomes in bacteria?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the capsule in certain bacteria?

    <p>Protection against phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of plasmids in bacteria?

    <p>They are essential for bacterial survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between flagella and pili in bacteria?

    <p>Function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of inclusion granules in bacteria?

    <p>Lipid storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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