Which of the following statements concerning conjugation 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.
A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: External Structure of Bacterial Cells
Learning Outcome: 3.7
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