fimbriae

Noun

The word is derived from fimbria

Meaning

of Fimbria

Examples

Fimbriae, or pili are formed of a protein called pilin ( antigenic ) and are responsible for attachment of bacteria to specific receptors of human cell ( cell adhesion ). Source: Internet

Fimbriae are found in Gram-negative bacteria. Source: Internet

Fimbriae are either located at the poles of a cell, or are evenly spread over its entire surface. Source: Internet

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