Conjugation is a mechanism of gene transfer where the cells use a conjugation pilus to transfer DNA between cells. The conjugation pilus is encoded on the F plasmid. 

Conjugation

The conjugation pilus transfers the DNA from cell to cell during conjugation. It also serves to bring cells closer together to share the DNA. The conjugation pilus is encoded on the F plasmid. 

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The pilus is a appendage that extends to reach surfaces or other bacteria. The sex pilus is a specific pilus important in transferring DNA between bacterial cells.

Pilus

A well studied plasmid is the F plasmid. This is required for conjugation. The F plasmid, or fertility factor, codes for the conjugation pilus and replication of the plasmid. This pilus allows for donating this plasmid to other cells.

F Plasmid

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