If you remove the fimbriae from the bacterial cell, which of the following would you expect to happen ?

Options

A. The bacteria could no longer swim.
B. The bacteria would not adhere to the host tissue.
C. Transportation of molecules across the membrane would stop.
D. The shape of bacteria would change.

Answer

B

Explanation

Fimbriae are hair like structures present in large number in bacteria. They help in attaching bacteria to solid surface or host tissues.