What is the difference between pili and cilia?

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hsk
Jul 13, 2015

main difference is in the function

Explanation:

pili are special extension of bacterial cell which are made for conjugation in bacterial cell, whereas cilia do not perform this function.
cilia and pili do provide some common benefits to the bacterial cell like to adhere to a surface, help in movement and gather food.

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