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Many bacteria possess hairy appendages on their cell walls. They are

A
Hairs
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Flagella
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Cilia
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D
Fimbriae
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Solution

The correct option is D Fimbriae
Many bacteria possess hairy appendages on their cell walls. These are called as Fimbriae. These resemble fringe. Adhesin compound present on the fimbriae allows attachment to the target host. They are not involved in locomotion. They are also called as attachment pilli.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Fimbriae.'

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