When bacterial cells participate in conjugation,the bridge between the cells through which the DNA passes is:
A)a pilus
B)a capsule
C)a flagella
D)made of lipopolysaccharide
E)made of peptidoglycan

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During conjugation, a pilus is formed that connects the two bacterial cells together. This pilus serves as a bridge between the cells through which the DNA passes. Therefore, option A) a pilus is the correct choice. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are not involved in the process of conjugation.

When Bacterial Cells Participate in Conjugation,the Bridge Between the Cells