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Which type of pili are found in bacteria such as P.aeruginosa and N.gonorrhoeae?
Which type of pili are found in bacteria such as P.aeruginosa and N.gonorrhoeae?
- Type III pili
- Type I pili
- Type IV pili (correct)
- Type II pili
What do type IV pili bind to on epithelial cell surfaces?
What do type IV pili bind to on epithelial cell surfaces?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Glycolipids (correct)
- Nucleic acids
Which term describes the surface proteins that bind to specific receptor molecules on host cells?
Which term describes the surface proteins that bind to specific receptor molecules on host cells?
- Enzymes
- Flagella
- Adhesins (correct)
- Pili
What do MSCRAMMs stand for in the context of bacterial adhesion?
What do MSCRAMMs stand for in the context of bacterial adhesion?
Which mechanism is involved in the binding of MSCRAMMs to their ligands?
Which mechanism is involved in the binding of MSCRAMMs to their ligands?
What is the role of type IV pili in Pseudomonas and Neisseria according to the text?
What is the role of type IV pili in Pseudomonas and Neisseria according to the text?
Why is adhesion critical for bacterial pathogens?
Why is adhesion critical for bacterial pathogens?
What is the purpose of pili (fimbriae) in host cell adherence?
What is the purpose of pili (fimbriae) in host cell adherence?
What is the role of adhesins in biofilm formation?
What is the role of adhesins in biofilm formation?
What makes biofilms more resistant to antibiotics and immune defenses compared to planktonic bacteria?
What makes biofilms more resistant to antibiotics and immune defenses compared to planktonic bacteria?
Why do bacteria constantly lose and reform pili?
Why do bacteria constantly lose and reform pili?
What is the function of the shaft end of pili in host cell adherence?
What is the function of the shaft end of pili in host cell adherence?
What is the role of the FimH adhesin in UPEC?
What is the role of the FimH adhesin in UPEC?
Which statement about the fim operon in UPEC is true?
Which statement about the fim operon in UPEC is true?
What is the function of PapG in P pili of UPEC?
What is the function of PapG in P pili of UPEC?
Which statement accurately describes Type IV pili?
Which statement accurately describes Type IV pili?
What happens when mutants lack type 1 pili or FimH adhesin in UPEC?
What happens when mutants lack type 1 pili or FimH adhesin in UPEC?
What is the primary function of the PapK subunit in P pili of UPEC?
What is the primary function of the PapK subunit in P pili of UPEC?
