Multiple Choice
Microtubules are arranged in which of the following arrays?
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement
Cilia and Flagella
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What is the name of the structure from which cilia and flagellum grow?
A
Outer doublet
B
Nexin
C
Basal Body
D
Central Pair
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Understand that cilia and flagella are hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many eukaryotic cells and are involved in movement and sensory functions.
Recognize that these structures are anchored to the cell by a specific organelle known as the basal body.
The basal body is structurally similar to a centriole and is located at the base of the cilium or flagellum, providing a foundation for their growth.
The basal body organizes the microtubules in the cilia and flagella, which are essential for their movement and structural integrity.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question of the structure from which cilia and flagella grow is the 'Basal Body'.
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