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What is the primary difference between cilia and flagella?
What is the primary difference between cilia and flagella?
- Cilia are membrane-bound cylinders, flagella are not.
- Cilia have a 9+2 pattern of microtubules, flagella do not. (correct)
- Flagella are shorter than cilia in eukaryotes.
- Flagella are used by Paramecia, while cilia are used by sperm cells.
How do cells of the upper respiratory tract primarily use cilia?
How do cells of the upper respiratory tract primarily use cilia?
- To aid in cell movement
- To sweep trapped debris within mucus (correct)
- To digest debris
- To generate energy
Where are the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts believed to be from?
Where are the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts believed to be from?
- Fungi
- Animals
- Viruses
- Prokaryotes (correct)
What supports the endosymbiotic theory regarding the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
What supports the endosymbiotic theory regarding the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
Which statement best describes the evolution of eukaryotes from prokaryotes according to the text?
Which statement best describes the evolution of eukaryotes from prokaryotes according to the text?
What is a unique characteristic shared by both mitochondria and chloroplasts according to the text?
What is a unique characteristic shared by both mitochondria and chloroplasts according to the text?
What type of microtubule pattern is present in both cilia and flagella?
What type of microtubule pattern is present in both cilia and flagella?
Which organelles are like bacteria in size and structure?
Which organelles are like bacteria in size and structure?
What was the original nature of mitochondria before they became part of eukaryotic cells?
What was the original nature of mitochondria before they became part of eukaryotic cells?
Which cells utilize flagella for movement?
Which cells utilize flagella for movement?
What is the significance of the double membrane of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
What is the significance of the double membrane of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between archaea and eukaryotes?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between archaea and eukaryotes?
What is a common function of cilia in eukaryotic cells?
What is a common function of cilia in eukaryotic cells?
