Q. Which of the following pair is mismatched?
A) Capsule – Thick and tough glycocalyx
B) Slime layer – Loose glycocalyx
C) Pilli – Motility organ
D) Bacterial cells – Motile or non-motile
Explanation
Pilli are not involved in locomotion. Actually, pilli are longer, fewer and thicker tubular outgrowths, which develop in response to $F^{+}$ or fertility factor in gram negative bacteria
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