During bacterial conjugation, bacterial DNA with different alleles get together. What is the name of the long tubular structure that bacteria use to obtain differing alleles?

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The long tubular structure that bacteria use to obtain differing alleles during bacterial conjugation is called the sex pilus. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not play a role in bacterial conjugation. The metabolic pilus is involved in nutrient uptake, the flagellum is involved in movement, and there is no such thing as an asexual pilus.

During Bacterial Conjugation, Bacterial DNA with Different Alleles Get Together