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Why are cilia and flagella important?


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Cilia and flagella

  1. Cilia and flagella are components found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
  2. In unicellular organisms, cilia and flagella are crucial for movement.
  3. They aid in the movement of a cell, such as male gametes, or the passage of fluid or materials over the surface of a cell, such as mucus, etc., in multicellular organisms.

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