How do pili move bacterial cells?
A) They are driven by a rotor embedded in the cell wall
B) As they twist, they propel the cell forward analogous the propeller on a boat
C) The tip of a pilus adheres to a surface and then shortens, causing the cell to be dragged forward
D) They produce a wave like undulating motion that moves the cell forward
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