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  4. With respect to bacterial pilus, which of the following statements is not true?

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Q. With respect to bacterial pilus, which of the following statements is not true?

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Cell : The Unit of Life

Solution:

Pilus or pili are surface structures of the bacteria but do not play a role in motility. The pili are elongated tubular structures made up of a special protein. In some bacteria, they are known to help attach the bacteria to rocks in streams and also to the host tissues.