Question
Differentiate between pill and fimbriae.
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S. No.
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Pili
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Fimbriae
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1.
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They are tube-like outgrowths of bacterial cells.
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They are solid outgrowths bacterial cells.
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2.
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Their length is about 18-20m.
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Their length is about 0. 15-1.5m.
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3.
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Only 1-4 pill occur per cell.
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About 300-400 fimbriae occur per cell.
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4.
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They help in conjugation.
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They help in clinging to various objects.
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