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Complete the following table.
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8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Eukaryotic Cilia & Flagella
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Eukaryotic cilia & flagella are made of:
A
Intermediate filaments
B
Microtubules
C
Chitin
D
Phospholipids
E
Cellulose
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Understand the structure of eukaryotic cilia and flagella: They are hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of eukaryotic cells and are involved in movement and sensory functions.
Identify the main structural component of eukaryotic cilia and flagella: They are primarily composed of microtubules, which are cylindrical structures made of tubulin proteins.
Differentiate between the options given: Intermediate filaments, chitin, phospholipids, and cellulose are not the primary components of cilia and flagella.
Recall the arrangement of microtubules in cilia and flagella: They typically have a '9+2' arrangement, where nine pairs of microtubules form a ring around two central microtubules.
Conclude that microtubules are the correct answer, as they provide the structural framework and are essential for the movement of cilia and flagella.
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