Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 356

Question: Assertion : Pili are motile appendages of bacteria. Reason : Pili participate in conjugation.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If the assertion is false but reason is true

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In some bacteria, nonmotile appendages called pili or fimbriae are also present.

They take part in sexual reproduction, i.e., conjugation.