... produces a rotary motion instead of a whip-like one as a eukaryotic flagellum does. Nor are prokaryotic flagella encapsulated by cell membrane as eukaryotic flagella are. Fimbriae and pili are short, thin appendages on the surface of prokaryotic cells. Fimbriae help cells adhere to surfaces, and Pili join cells for the transfer of DNA from one cell to another. In conclusion, whereas prokaryote ... ...

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