Two major structures that allow bacteria to adhere to surfaces are ___ and ___.

A. pili, ribosomes
B. fimbrae, capsules
C. lipopolysaccharides, techoic acids
D. actin filaments, phospholipid membrane(s)
E. actin filaments, ribosomes


Answer: B. fimbrae, capsules

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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