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Sourav Pan🥇 GoldDecember 7, 2024
A conjugation pilus is used when bacteria?
A conjugation pilus is used when bacteria?
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Sourav Pan🥇 GoldMay 15, 2025
A conjugation pilus is used when bacteria engage in horizontal gene transfer through conjugation. The pilus serves as the initial structure that connects the donor cell to the recipient cell. It is critical for establishing the contact necessary for DNA transfer. Once the pilus forms a connection, it contracts to bring the cells closer together, ensuring efficient transfer of genetic material such as plasmids or chromosomal fragments.
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