P ring From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Part of certain bacteria The P ring forms part of the basal body of the bacterial appendage known as the flagellum. It is known to be embedded in the peptidoglycan cell wall.[1] Together with the L ring, it has the function of anchoring the flagellum to the cell surface.[2] ↑ Larry Barton (2005). Structural and Functional Relationships in Prokaryotes. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 243. ISBN 978-0-387-20708-7. ↑ Moselio Schaechter (2010). Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology. Academic Press. p. 532. ISBN 978-0-08-096128-6. This bacteria-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles
