Biology · Kingdom Prokaryote
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What is true for pili and flagella-like structures of bacteria?
- A
Both are same in size
- B
Both help in movement
- C
Both are composed of proteins
- D
All of the above options are correct
Option A: This is not the correct option because pili are smaller than flagella.
Option B: Flagella help in locomotion while pili are used in conjugation therefore this is not the correct option.
Option C: This is the correct option. Flagella are made up of a protein called flagellin whereas pili are made of a protein called pilin.
Option D: Option A and B are incorrect therefore this cannot be the correct option.
This is not the correct option because pili are smaller than flagella.
Flagella help in locomotion while pili are used in conjugation therefore this is not the correct option.
This is the correct option. Flagella are made up of a protein called flagellin whereas pili are made of a protein called pilin.
Option A and B are incorrect therefore this cannot be the correct option.
Tagged under Biology · Kingdom Prokaryote · 2021