The Transfer of Genes During Bacterial Conjugation Involves Rigid, Tubular

question 66

Multiple Choice

The transfer of genes during bacterial conjugation involves rigid, tubular appendages called ______.

• A) fimbriae
• B) cilia
• C) flagella
• D) sex pili
• E) periplasmic flagella (axial filaments)

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