Which two structures play direct roles in permitting bacteria to adhere to each other, or to other surfaces?
1)capsules
2)endospores
3)fimbriae
4)plasmids
5)flagella
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 and 4
E) 3 and 5

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Capsules and fimbriae are the two structures that play direct roles in permitting bacteria to adhere to each other, or to other surfaces. Endospores, plasmids, and flagella do not directly facilitate bacterial adhesion.

Which Two Structures Play Direct Roles in Permitting Bacteria to Adhere