Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding prokaryotic extracellular appendages are TRUE? P. Bacterial glycocalyx is located inside the cell wall. Q. Bacterial capsule is a well organized bacterial glycocalyx. R. F pili is involved in transferring DNA from one bacterium to another. S. Fimbriae help bacteria to attach to the other structures.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. Q, R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Bacterial capsule is a well organized bacterial glycocalyx that is firmly attached to the bacterial cell wall. F (conjugation, sex) pili are involved in the transfer of plasmids from one bacteria to the other. Fimbriae are short pili found in large numbers and used to attach bacteria to surfaces.

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