Which of the following bacterial structures helps the cell to attach to surfaces?

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Fimbriae are small, hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of bacterial cells and help them to attach to surfaces. They are also involved in biofilm formation, which is important for bacterial colonization and survival on surfaces. The other structures listed (cell wall, capsule, and cytoplasmic membrane) are important for various functions in bacterial cells, but do not have the same role in surface attachment as fimbriae.

Which of the Following Bacterial Structures Helps the Cell to Attach