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Sex pilus

In this electron micrograph, a sex pilus connects two conjugating E. coli cells. Note the numerous smaller pili covering the surface of one of the cells. [Pg.42]

F Plasmid Fertility plasmid containing genes direction synthesis of proteins that form an F pilus (sex pilus, or conjugation pilus)... [Pg.1137]

Conjugation Pilus A type of pilus that attaches two bacterial together and provides a means for the exchange of genetic material. Known also as Sex Pilus. [Pg.884]

F-pili or sex strands are partofa primitive genetic exchange system in some bacterial species. Part of the genetic material may be passed from one cell to another through the hollow pilus, thus giving rise to a simple form of sexual reproduction. [Pg.10]

Pilus (or pili) has sex or mating function. 013362 Other appendages include haptonema. [Pg.96]

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