Which of the Following Statements Concerning Pili Is FALSE

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning pili is FALSE?

• A) Pili are longer than fimbriae and flagella.
• B) Pili facilitate the transfer of DNA among bacterial cells.
• C) Pili are long, hollow tubules.
• D) Not all bacteria have pili.
• E) A bacterial cell will usually have only one or two pili.

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