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Pilus is the appendage required for bacterial .

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motility
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reproduction
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cell division
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infection
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The correct option is B reproduction
Pili are hair-like appendages present on the surface of bacterial cells. They act as channels that facilitate the exchange of genetic material between bacterial cells during the process of conjugation.

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