The short, numerous appendages used by some bacterial cells for adhering to surfaces are called
A)flagella.
B)cilia.
C)fimbriae.
D)periplasmic flagella
E)sex pili.

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Fimbriae are short, hair-like appendages on the surface of some bacterial cells that are used for adherence to various surfaces, including host cells. They allow bacteria to colonize and persist in different environments. Flagella are long, whip-like structures used for locomotion. Cilia are similar to flagella but are found on eukaryotic cells. Periplasmic flagella are found in some spirochetes and are located in the periplasmic space between the cell wall and cytoplasmic membrane. Sex pili are longer, thinner appendages used for conjugation (gene transfer) in bacteria.

The Short, Numerous Appendages Used by Some Bacterial Cells for Adhering