Multiple choice

Which of the following is the function of pili in bacteria?

  1. It protects the cell against adverse environmental conditions.

  2. It assists the cell in attaching to the other surfaces.

  3. It helps in movement of the cell.

  4. It carries genetic information.

  5. It protects the cell against certain antibodies.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pilus (pili) assists the cell in attaching to other surfaces, which is important for genetic recombination.

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