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Assertion : Pili are nonmotile appendage...

Assertion : Pili are nonmotile appendages of bacteria.
Reason : Pili take part in conjugation.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Pili and fimbriae are non-motile appendages that are outgrowths of membrane. Pili are present in `F^(+)` bacteria and are used to transport F factor (fertility factor) from `F^(+)` bacteria to `F^(-)` bacteria during conjugation.
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