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What is the function of pilus?

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it is a wiggily thing

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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 pilus a type of virus?

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What is it called when a bacterium uses a pilus to transfer it DNA?

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What part of bacteria cells help to stick to surface?

pilus


What part bacteria cells helps it stick to surfaces?

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