How do fimbriae differ from flagella?

How do fimbriae differ from flagella?
  1. Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres and flagella are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall.
  2. Fimbriae are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall and flagella are small bristle-like fibres.
  3. Fimbriae are pili and flagella are fimbriae.
  4. Fimbriae and flagella are the same structure.

Solution

Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres sprouting out of the cell while flagella are thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall. They play different roles in the bacteria's survival and reproduction.

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