Question

Does axoneme possess microtubules?

Answer 1

Axoneme:

1. The axoneme is the axial filament made of microtubules forming the cilia and flagella.
2. It consists of 9 peripheral microtubule doublets and 2 central single microtubules in a pair.
3. Axoneme acts as the skeleton of the organisms that have cilia and flagella. It gives support and helps to bend.