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12 years ago
Describe the mechanisms by which certain prokaryotes glide. What are the ecological advantages of gliding motility?
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12 years ago
Mechanisms will vary depending on the organism described, some of which include the involvement of proteins in the cytoplasmic membrane, slime extrusion, and type IV pili. Examples of advantages could include biofilm formation on a surface or movement towards a different habitat with new resources.
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