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The arrangement of microtubules regarding the structure of cilia/flagella is

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9+1

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9+0

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9+2

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11+0

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The correct option is C 9+2
Cilia/flagella are composed of 11 microtubules. Out of which, 9 are doublet peripheral microtubules and 2 are singlet central microtubules. Such an arrangement of microtubules is referred to as the 9+2 array.

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