Adhesins are
A)involved in the first step of the infectious process.
B)often found at the tip of pili.
C)found in flagella.
D)endotoxins.
E)involved in the first step of the infectious process AND often found at the tip of pili.

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Adhesins are molecules that allow bacteria to bind to host cells or extracellular matrices, which is the first step of the infectious process. They are often found at the tip of pili, which are hair-like structures extending from the bacterial surface. Therefore, the correct choice is E, which combines both A and B. Adhesins are not found in flagella, and they are not endotoxins.

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