The tube-like structures extending from these bacterial cells to the underlying cells in the above figure are used for
A)attachment.
B)locomotion.
C)whipping up proteins.
D)breathing.
E)communication.

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The tube-like structures extending from these bacterial cells to the underlying cells in the above figure are used for attachment. These structures are called pili, and they help the bacteria to adhere to surfaces.

The Tube-Like Structures Extending from These Bacterial Cells to the Underlying