Which of the following refers to a slender extension of the cell membrane used for bacterial conjugation?

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A pilus is a slender extension of the cell membrane that is used for bacterial conjugation, which is the transfer of genetic material between bacterial cells. The F factor is a genetic element that allows bacteria to initiate conjugation, but it is not a structure itself. Episomes are genetic elements that can exist as both plasmids and integrated into the host chromosome. Prophages are genetic elements that are integrated into the host chromosome but can excise themselves and enter the lytic cycle to produce new viruses. Oncogenes are genes that can contribute to the development of cancer when mutated.

Which of the Following Refers to a Slender Extension of the Cell