Question

Which structure forms the basal body of cilia or flagella?

Answer 1

Basal body:

1. Cilia are small, hair-like structures that are present on the surface of all mammalian cells.
2. Flagella are microscopic hair-like structures that are used for the locomotion of a cell.
3. A structure made up of protein present at the base of the cilium or flagellum is known as the basal body.
4. The centrioles form the basal body of cilia or flagella.
5. It leads to the formation of spindle fibres during mitosis.