Consider the diagram of the basic structure of a bacterium. A diagram of a bacterium is labeled. Part A is the cell membrane, part B is the flagellum, part C is the nucleoid, and part D is the pilus. Which of the labeled structures in the image allows bacteria to exchange genetic material and thus evolve to be better pathogens?

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samanthasummers12013 samanthasummers12013 · Answer 1 · 2021-02-19T19:11:36+01:00

Answer:

Part D: pilus

Explanation:

Conjugative pili allow for the transfer of DNA between bacteria and thus evolve to be better pathogens.

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Oseni Oseni · Answer 2 · 2022-03-16T10:48:35+01:00

The structure in bacteria that allows them to exchange genetic material and evolve is the pili

Pili (pilus, singular) are thin, proteinous structures located on the surface of bacteria that serves as:

they help bacterial cells to attach to surfaces
they serve as channels for the transfer of genetic materials during conjugation

When genetic materials are transferred through the pilus, gene recombination occurs and bacteria evolve as a result.

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