Question

what is pilli?
mention its function?​

Answer 1

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Villi are specialized for absorption in the small intestine as they have a thin wall, one cell thick, which enables a shorter diffusion path. They have a large surface area so there will be more efficient absorption of fatty acids and glycerol into the blood stream.

Functions. Their function is to increase the surface area of the small intestinal wall for absorption of the digested food. ... Many blood vessels are present within these villi, that help in the absorption of digested food and carry it to the bloodstream.

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Answer 2

Pili are short, hair-like structures on the cell surface of prokaryotic cells. They can have a role in movement, but are more often involved in adherence to surfaces, which facilitates infection, and is a key virulence characteristic.