Conjugation in prokaryotic cells takes place by-
Answer
Correct Answer : c ) Pili
Explanation :Bacterial flagella are equivalent to microtubular fiber. It arises from the cell envelope and is made up of flagellin protein. Bacterial flagella perform the rotation type of movement that brings about the backward pushing of the water. It results in the bacterium moving forward.
Fimbriae are small bristle-like fibres that arise from the cell surface in large numbers. Fimbriae helps the bacteria in attaching to the solid surfaces and the host body.
Pili are longer and broader than fimbriae. It is made up of pilin protein. It helps in conjugation.
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
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