Which of the following is not used for attachment to a host?

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All the options listed (Ligands, M protein, Fimbriae, Capsules) are mechanisms by which pathogens can attach to their host cells. Ligands are molecules on the pathogen that bind to receptors on the host cell, M protein is a virulence factor found on the surface of certain bacteria that aids in attachment and evasion of the host immune system, fimbriae are hair-like structures that can also mediate attachment, and capsules, which are often polysaccharide layers surrounding some bacteria, can facilitate adherence to surfaces and evasion of immune responses.

Which of the Following Is Not Used for Attachment to a Host