Question

Read the following statements and state true (T) or false (F) regarding cilia and flagella of eukaryotic cells.
A cilium or a flagellum is not covered with plasma membrane.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• Cilia or flagella can be defined as projections from the cell which are made up of microtubules.
• It consists of a central core (two microtubules) that is surrounded by an outer ring of nine pairs of microtubules (9+2 arrangement).
• The outer ring of microtubules is surrounded by an extension of the cell membrane.

So the correct answer is 'False'.