Question

What is the difference between flagella and cilia?

Answer 1

Flagella :

1. Flagella are whip-like structures used for movement.

Cilia:

1. Cilia are a hair-like structure used for movement.

Flagella	Cilia
Flagella are long (up to 150 micrometers).	Cilia are small in size i.e. 1-10 micrometer.
2. Few flagella are present per cell usually 1 - 8	2. More in number (maybe up to 14,000 per cell)
3. Faregella is involved only in locomotion	3. They take part in locomotion and attachment.
4. Flagella beats independently.	4. Cilia beat in a coordinated manner.
5. They are found in bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.1.	5. They are found in the lining of the trachea, kidney, and middle ear.