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The pili allows bacteria to colonize cells or environmental surfaces. It also allows bacteria to hang on and avoid flushing.
Laury Bergnaum
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∙ 10y agoPili are short thick structures that grows out of the cell surface. They are involved in movement of either the cell or fluids around the cell. You have pili on the cells of the respiratory tract that move mucous. Some also transfer DNA from one bacterial cell to another.
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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.
Is the relation a function?
Not every relation is a function. But every function is a relation. Function is just a part of relation.
The function f(x) x3 is called the function?
The cubic function.
If an inverse function undoes the work of the original function what does the original function's becomes the inverse function's domain?
Range
What are the ways in describing a function?
A formula or graph are two ways to describe a math function. How a math function is described depends on the domain of the function or the complexity of the function.
What is a function of the pili found on the surface of some bacteria?
There are two types of pili found on some bacteria. Sex pili are used by bacteria to transfer plasmids during conjugation. Common pili (fimbrae) are used to stick to surfaces.
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 the function of arrector pili muscles in animals other than humans?
The function of arrector pili muscles in animals other than humans is to keep animals with fur warm. The muscles do this by contracting and raising the fur away from the skin. This results in the creation of a space for warm air near the skin.
What nicknames does Omari Pili Johnson go by?
Omari Pili Johnson goes by Pili.
What do pili adhere to bacteria for and what is this function called?
pilli is used for adhesion to substatum and some sex pilli are used in reproduction
Does pili move the prokaryotic cell?
The fallagemum and pili
Does ribosomes have pili?
Ribosomes are cell organells.They do not have pili.
What is the function of the pili in a prokaryote cell?
Pili are the fine hair like projections present on the bacterial cell surface. Only one or few pili are present on the cell surface. They are genetically determined, and are used for attachment in case of pathogenic bacteria. The sex pili are involved in bacterial conjugation and are found exclusively on the cells that donate DNA during this process.
What is the function of a nucleoid?
Nucleoid is the genome of prokaryotes. it has all the genes needed for survival and growth of organism pilus, plural- pili are also called sex pili. they are involved in conjugation (transfer of genetic material from + bacteria to - bacteria) it is a form of reproduction
Is pili in prokaryotic cells?
Yes Pili Is An Prokaryotic Cell
Are arrector pili and epidermis related?
The arrector pili and epidermis are related only in that the action of the arrector pili causes "goosebumps" to form at the epidermis.
What did Vasco Da Gama take from Mombasa?
Spices e.g: Mdalasini (cinnamon), karafuu (cloves), pili pili manga (black pepper) and pili pili hoho - Swahili for bell pepper/capsicum infact 'hoho' is actually a mijikenda word-... and many other spices. pili pili is Swahili for hot chilli. *The word pili pili is a Swahili variation of the mijikenda/bantu word for chilli (piri piri, pronounced 'pee-ree pee-ree')... hence the portuguese 'peri peri'!
