This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: general microbiology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Microorganism adhere to host cell with the help of - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Lipoic acid, B. Lectin, C. Fimbriae, D. Capsule', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Some gram negative bacillli carry very fine , hair like surface appendages called fimbriae or pili. They are shoer and thinner than flagella and project from the cell surfaces as straight filaments . Fimbriae function as organ of adhesion helping the cells to adhere firmly to paicles of various kinds . This propey may serve to anchor the bacteria in nutritionally ourable microenvironments. Fimbriated bacteria form surface pellicles in liquid media Ref: Ananthanarayan & panikers textbook of microbiology 9th edition page no 20', 'role': 'assistant'}]