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Cell: The Unit of Life: Cell Motility MCQ

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Cell MotilityMediumQuestion 8038

Question

Cilia and flagella in eukaryotes share a common structural pattern of:
  1. A
    9 peripheral doublets and 2 central microtubules
    Correct
  2. B
    9 single microtubules only
  3. C
    Only cellulose strands
  4. D
    3 concentric phospholipid rings

Correct answer

9 peripheral doublets and 2 central microtubules

Explanation

The classic 9+2 arrangement is a hallmark of eukaryotic cilia and flagella.

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