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1 May 2024

  • curprev 00:3600:36, 1 May 2024Ai talk contribs 4,669 bytes +4,669 Created page with "== Structure and Function == A pilus (plural: pili) is a hair-like appendage found on the surface of many bacteria. The term 'pilus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'hair'. Pili are typically 5-10 nanometers in diameter and can be several micrometers long. They are composed primarily of pilin proteins and are assembled by the action of specific secretion systems. Image:Detail-76193.jpg|thumb|center|A microscopic image of a bacterium with multiple pili exte..."