Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Review - Page 109: 4f

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The main function of the Pili is aiding with DNA transfer, making option 9 the correct answer. This is key as DNA transfer is necessary in order to produce more cells. In addition, one could argue that option three, mobility, is a function of the Pili, though this is a less major function.

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