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What is the primary function of the basal body in flagella formation?
What is the primary function of the basal body in flagella formation?
- Constructs the elongated filament
- Creates the flexible joint connecting the filament and basal body
- Rotates the flagellum for movement
- Establishes the anchor point for the flagellum (correct)
Which component of the flagellar motor is responsible for generating torque?
Which component of the flagellar motor is responsible for generating torque?
- The stator
- The rotor (correct)
- The hook
- The filament
What is the primary power source used by most flagellar motors?
What is the primary power source used by most flagellar motors?
- Mechanical force
- Proton motive force (PMF) (correct)
- Electrochemical gradient
- ATP hydrolysis
Which type of flagellar arrangement is associated with peritrichous flagellation?
Which type of flagellar arrangement is associated with peritrichous flagellation?
In which type of movement do bacteria exhibit a smooth swimming motion?
In which type of movement do bacteria exhibit a smooth swimming motion?
What is the primary function of the hook in the flagella structure?
What is the primary function of the hook in the flagella structure?
Which component of the flagellar motor is composed of the proteins MotA and MotB?
Which component of the flagellar motor is composed of the proteins MotA and MotB?
What is the primary function of the filament in the flagella structure?
What is the primary function of the filament in the flagella structure?
Which type of flagellar arrangement is associated with polar flagellation?
Which type of flagellar arrangement is associated with polar flagellation?
What is the primary function of the proton motive force (PMF) in flagellar movement?
What is the primary function of the proton motive force (PMF) in flagellar movement?
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