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The core of a cilium or flagellum composed of microtubules and their associated proteins is called ______________.

A

Blepharoplast

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Axoneme

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Microfilament

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Tubulin

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The correct option is B Axoneme
The core of a cilium or flagellum composed of microtubules and their associated proteins is called axoneme.
Correct answer is B.

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