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They both are noticed in gram negative bacteria only;
-Fimbriea are much in number, where as pili are 2 or more
-Fimbriea re specialized for attachment of bacteria to its host, and Pili are responsible for seduction(conjugation) and serve as receptors for certain viruses
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What is the difference between pilus and conjugation?
A capsule is the protective coating in the outside of a bacteria cell, and a n endospore is a type of small spore that forms inside the cell of some bacteria.
Is pilus a type of virus?
Pilus is a type of virus because it is found on the tops of bacteria. So my answer concludes with yes.
What is a tubular appendage found on some bacteria that allows transfer of DNA between bacterial cells?
it is called a sex pilus
What is the function of pilus?
it is a wiggily thing
What are the differences between pili and cilia other than the differences in their function?
They are almost the same but the pilus or pili extends. although, the pilus or pili and the cilia had the same use. _marcelo anzano_ Pili are found on prokaryotic cells. Cilia are found on eukaryotic cells.
What is a short thick appendage that enables bacterium Escherichia coli to attach to other surfaces?
Pilus, or "pili" for plural.
What allows the bacteria to join together to transfer genes?
pili or pilus is what allows for conjugation between bacteria i.e. genetic transfer.
Is the word pili plural or singular?
A "Pilus" is the Latin for a hair, so following the Latin rules for plurals, the plural is "pili".
What part of the bacteria cell helps it to surface?
Pilus
What are attachment points for bacteria?
pili (plural: pilus)
Is pilus a virus?
No. It is a hairlike appendage on some bacteria.
What are the Attachment points for bacteria?
pili (plural: pilus)
