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What powers the rotation of bacterial flagella?
Proton motive force
What is the function of flagellar rotation in bacteria?
Propelling the bacteria through liquid environments
What is the arrangement of bacterial flagella?
Polar flagellation
What is the structure of bacterial flagella?
Hollow, helical filament composed of flagellin protein
Where are bacterial flagella located?
At the surface of the cell
How are bacterial flagella arranged?
Singly or in tufts at one or both ends of the cell
Study Notes
Bacterial Flagella
- Rotation Power Source: The rotation of bacterial flagella is powered by the proton motive force (PMF), a gradient of protons across the membrane.
- Function of Rotation: Flagellar rotation enables bacteria to move towards or away from stimuli, a process known as chemotaxis, allowing them to respond to their environment.
Flagella Structure and Arrangement
- Arrangement: Bacterial flagella are typically arranged in a polar or peritrichous manner, with flagella located at the poles or scattered all over the cell surface.
- Structure: A flagellum consists of three main parts: the filament, hook, and basal body, with the filament being the long, helical structure responsible for propulsion.
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