Multiple Choice
Why do gram-negative flagellar basal bodies have an L-ring while gram-positive flagellar basal bodies do not?
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Prokaryotic Flagellar Structure
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Which of the following is NOT a component of bacterial flagella?
A
Flagellin
B
Basal body
C
Tubulin
D
Filament
E
Hook
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Understand the structure of bacterial flagella: Bacterial flagella are composed of three main parts: the filament, the hook, and the basal body.
Identify the protein components: The filament is primarily made of a protein called flagellin.
Recognize the function of the basal body: The basal body anchors the flagellum to the cell wall and membrane and acts as a motor.
Understand the role of the hook: The hook connects the filament to the basal body and acts as a flexible coupling.
Identify the odd component: Tubulin is a protein that is not found in bacterial flagella; it is a component of eukaryotic microtubules, not bacterial structures.
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