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Bacteria WS I

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<strong>Bacteria</strong>l Structure<br />

�� Other structures (Appendages)<br />

Flagella (protein appendage)<br />

�� Flagella<br />

�� Pili<br />

• F(x) F(x)<br />

= locomotion<br />

• Cell can have one, two, or many<br />

Pili (hair-like (hair like extensions)<br />

F(x)s = attachment to host and transfer of<br />

genetic material<br />

• F(x)s<br />

Fimbriae (shorter than pili) pili<br />

�� Fimbriae<br />

F(x) ) = adhesion to surfaces<br />

• F(x

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