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Fimbriae are demonstrated by ___________________?

Correct answer: D. Haemagglutination test

  • A. Culture
  • B. Gram stain
  • C. Biochemical reaction
  • D. Haemagglutination test

Explanation

Fimbriae, also called adhesins or pili, can be demonstrated by their ability to produce haemagglutination of red blood cells. Routine culture, Gram staining and biochemical reactions do not directly demonstrate them.

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