Question

Amphitrichous flagellation has

• A. Flagella absent
• B. Flagella at one end
• C. Flagella at both the ends
• D. Flagella all around

Answer 1

The correct option is C Flagella at both the ends

There are four types of flagellar arrangements based on the number and placement of flagella on the cell. These are,

1. Monotrichous - A single flagellum extends from one end of the cell.

2. Amphitrichous - A single flagellum or multiple flagella extend from two ends of the cell.

3. Lophotrichous - Tuft of flagella extend from one end or both ends of the cell.

4. Peritrichous - Multiple flagella randomly distributed all over the body of the bacterial cell.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Flagella at both the ends.'