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| − | + | Pili (also called '''conjugation pili''') are tubules of a protein called '''pilin''' that connect some prokaryotic cells. Typically, only one or a few are present per cell. They join two bacterial cells and mediate the movement of DNA from one cell to another, a process called [[Conjugation]]. | |
'''See Also:''' [[Fimbriae]] | '''See Also:''' [[Fimbriae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:15, 3 August 2011
Pili (also called conjugation pili) are tubules of a protein called pilin that connect some prokaryotic cells. Typically, only one or a few are present per cell. They join two bacterial cells and mediate the movement of DNA from one cell to another, a process called Conjugation.
See Also: Fimbriae