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Eukaryotic Cilia/Flagella

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What structural and functional characteristics do cilia, flagella and centrioles have in common?

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Cilia, flagella and centrioles are all made up of microtubules.

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Q. Which of the following organelles lack membrane in eukaryotic cell?
A. Cilia B. Lysosome
C. RER D. Ribosomes
E. Flagella F. Centrioles

Q. The base body of cilia or flagella are structurally equivalent to _____________.

Q. Read the following statements:
(i) Cilia and flagella work like oars
(ii) Cilia are relatively longer than flagella
(iii) Prokaryotic and eukaryotic flagella are structurally similar
(iv) Cilia and flagella are covered with plasma membrane in eukaryotes
(v) The core of cilia/flagella is called axoneme which has nine pairs of doublets or radially arranged peripheral microtubules and a pair of centrally located microtubules.
How many of the given statements are correct?

Q. Cilia and flagella differ in that

Cilia and flagella are:

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