Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Eukaryotic Cilia & Flagella

Microbiology

8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

Eukaryotic Cilia & Flagella

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding cilia and flagella?

Both cilia and flagella can provide a form of locomotion for the cell.

Cilia are shorter and more 'hair-like' while flagella are longer and more 'tail-like'.

Cilia move with a 'whip-like' motion while flagella move like 'oars' to propel the cell.

Cilia can cover the entire cell's surface while flagella are usually few in number and only at one end of the cell.

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Understand the basic structure and function of cilia and flagella. Cilia are short, hair-like structures that cover the cell surface, while flagella are longer, tail-like structures usually found at one end of the cell.

Recognize the primary function of both cilia and flagella, which is to provide locomotion or movement for the cell. This is a common feature shared by both structures.

Differentiate the movement patterns of cilia and flagella. Cilia typically move in a coordinated, wave-like manner, similar to oars, while flagella move in a whip-like motion.

Analyze the statement regarding the number and placement of cilia and flagella. Cilia can cover the entire surface of the cell, whereas flagella are usually fewer in number and located at one end of the cell.

Identify the incorrect statement by comparing the movement descriptions. The statement that cilia move with a 'whip-like' motion while flagella move like 'oars' is incorrect, as it reverses the actual movement patterns of these structures.