Question

Are cilia present in prokaryotes?

Answer 1

Cilia:

1. Cilia are hair-like, short, and slender extensions present throughout the cell membrane.
2. They play a vital role in cell locomotion and also act as a sensory organelle.
3. They exhibit pendular stroking or sweeping movements in a coordinated fashion.
4. Cilia are not present in prokaryotes. They are predominantly present in eukaryotes.
5. In eukaryotes, they are found in the lining of various body passages like the respiratory passage.