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What are pili in bacteria?
What are pili in bacteria?
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Pili are short, hair-like appendages which arise from the cell membrane and extent beyond the cell wall. They are 0.2-2 μm in length. They are composed of protein called Pilin. Pili help in the process of sex conjugation.
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