Question

What is a flagella in bacteria?

Answer 1

Flagella:

1. A flagellum is a microscopic filamentous structure protruding out of the bacterial cell, which is used for locomotion.
2. Bacterial flagella are made up of a protein called flagellin.
3. A flagellum in bacteria consists of three parts viz. filament, hook, and basal body.
4. Flagella also act as the structures for sensing any changes in pH and temperature.