Question

Is cilia a plant cell?

Answer 1

Cilia:

1. They are present only in mammalian cells.
2. The ciliated epithelium of mammalian cells have cilia on their surface.
3. They arise from basal granules and occur on the epithelial surface of the respiratory and reproductive tract.
4. They help in the movement of materials that come in contact with them.
5. They are motile.
6. They are tapered at the distal end.
7. They have a 9+2 ultrastructure.
8. Therefore, cilia is not a plant cell.