Sentences with PILUS
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The bacteria have a long, hair-like structure called a pilus."
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"The pilus acts like a grappling hook, allowing the bacteria to latch onto host cells."
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"The pilus is an important virulence factor for many bacterial infections."
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"The pilus is composed of a protein called pilin."
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"The length of the pilus can vary between different bacterial species."
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"A pilus can be thought of as a bacterial extension of its surface."
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"Formation of a pilus requires the coordinated expression of multiple genes."
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"The pilus enables bacteria to colonize new environments."
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"The pilus helps bacteria attach to surfaces."
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"The pilus acts as a sensory organ for bacteria."
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"The pilus allows bacteria to move across solid surfaces."
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"The pilus is composed of protein subunits."
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"The pilus mediates the transfer of genetic material."
