Read the following statements with respect to cilia and flagella, and state them as true (T) or false (F):
(a) Cilium or flagellum contains an outer ring of nine triplet microtubules surrounding two singlet microtubules.
(b) Cilia are smaller and work like oars, causing the movement of either the cell or the surrounding fluid.
(c) Flagella are comparatively longer and are responsible for cell movement.
(d) Cilia and flagella are hair-like outgrowths of the cell membrane.
Important Questions on Cell: The Unit of Life
Study the statements (A-D) given below, and select the correct option with respect to the cytoskeleton:
A. The cytoskeleton occurs in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
B. It is made up of filamentous and tubular proteinaceous structures.
C. Involved in many functions such as mechanical support and motility.
D. It is composed of tubulin, actin and flagellin proteins.
Go through the following section of cilia/flagella showing their different parts, and identify the correct option:
