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Ben was studying conjugation in prokaryotes. He learned that prokaryotes attach themselves to each other and exchange genetic information during conjugation. Which organ do prokaryotes use for conjugation?

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This organ is known as the pili
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Pili

Step-by-step explanation:

Pili is the hair like structure that is present at the cell surface of many prokaryotes. They are made up of proteins and serve in attachment of prokaryotic cells to each other or to some specific surfaces. Sex pili are the elongated pili that serve to form the conjugation tube during the process of conjugation through which genetic material is exchanges between two prokaryotes.

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