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What are cilia and flagella?
Hair-like outgrowths of the cell membrane
How do cilia work?
Like oars, causing movement of either the cell or the surrounding fluid
What is the main structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella?
Structurally different
What covers the cilium or flagellum in electron microscopic studies?
Plasma membrane
What is the core of a cilium or flagellum called?
Axoneme
Describe the arrangement of microtubules in the axoneme.
Nine pairs of doublets of radially arranged peripheral microtubules, and a pair of centrally located microtubules
What connects the central tubules in the axoneme?
Bridges and radial spokes
From what structure do cilia and flagella emerge?
Basal bodies
Learn about the hair-like outgrowths of cell membranes known as cilia and flagella. Explore how cilia and flagella contribute to cell movement and their structural differences. Discover the roles of these structures in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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