Cell Structures: Cilia and Flagella
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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?

<p>Plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core of a cilium or flagellum called?

<p>Axoneme</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the arrangement of microtubules in the axoneme.

<p>Nine pairs of doublets of radially arranged peripheral microtubules, and a pair of centrally located microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects the central tubules in the axoneme?

<p>Bridges and radial spokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

From what structure do cilia and flagella emerge?

<p>Basal bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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