NEETBotanyCell - The Unit of Life
What are cilia and flagella?
Options
- Ahair-like outgrowths of the cell membrane
- Bsmall structures that work like oars
- Cresponsible for cell movement
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
Cilia (sing.: cilium) and flagella (sing.: flagellum) are hair-like outgrowths of the cell membrane. Cilia are small structures which work like oars, causing the movement of either the cell or the surrounding fluid. Flagella are comparatively longer and responsible for cell movement . The prokaryotic bacteria also possess flagella but these are structurally different from that of the eukaryotic flagella.