Question

Do prokaryotes have cilia?

Answer 1

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.