Question

What two things are cilia used for?

Answer 1

Cilia:

1. Cilia are numerous, short hair-like projections present on the surface of some cells.
2. Cilia are slender and are present in all mammalian cells.
3. They are only found in eukaryotic cells.

Cilia are used for:

1. Generally, unicellular organisms use their cilia for locomotion and movement while searching for nutrients for better growth and survival.
2. Moves materials around the outside of the cell.
3. Multicellular organisms like humans have cilia infundibulum which drives the sperm cells to facilitate the fertilization process.
4. Cilia are present in the respiratory tract which keeps the airways clear of mucus.

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