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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question
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Question

What are bacterial pili (sex pili) primarily responsible for, and by what are they encoded?
Options
A Locomotion; chromosomal DNA
B Adhesion to surfaces; capsule genes
C Transfer of DNA between cells (conjugation); plasmids
Correct Answer
D Nutrient uptake; ribosomal RNA
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 30 states, 'Pili are necessary for bacterial conjugation; they join two bacterial cells and mediate the transfer of DNA from one cell to another.' and 'Also known as conjugation pili or sex pili, and are encoded by plasmids.'

Hint

Consider the role of pili in genetic exchange and where the instructions for making them are stored.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MCB 102 BACTERIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 459 of 984
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