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Do prokaryotes have cilia?


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Prokaryotes:

  1. Prokaryotes are tiny, single-celled organisms.
  2. They lack a conspicuous nucleus with a membrane and specific organelles.
  3. Prokaryotes include organisms like cyanobacteria, E.coli, mycoplasma, etc.
  4. Cilia are not seen in prokaryotes.
  5. The cilium, or cilia, is a membrane-bound organelle present in most types of cells and ciliates, which are microorganisms.
  6. Bacteria and archaea do not have cilia.
  7. The cilium is a thin threadlike protrusion that protrudes from the surface of the much larger cell body.

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