NEETBotanyCell - The Unit of Life
How many radial spokes are present in the axoneme?
Options
- A9
- B2
- C1
- D5
Correct answer
A. 9
Step-by-step solution
The central tubules are connected by bridges and is also enclosed by a central sheath, which is connected to one of the tubules of each peripheral doublets by a radial spoke. Thus, there are nine radial spokes. The peripheral doublets are also interconnected by linkers. Both the cilium and flagellum emerge from centriole-like structure called the basal bodies.