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The word "flagella" is plural so the proper term to use for this question would be "flagellum". A flagellum is an organ of locomotion in single cell organisms. In other words, the flagellum help the organism move around.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe function of flagella in a cell is that it provides locomotion, which is the power or ability to move.
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∙ 9y agoLocomotion. Bacteria use their flagella like propellers, allowing them to travel to a location with a richer food supply or in the case of algae to a place with more sunlight.
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What is a function of flagella?
A flagellum is similar to a tail, but on a cell. It aids the cell in movement.Both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells can have flagella, and they can have differences such as protein compsition, structure and mechanism of propulsion.The most obvious example of a eukaryotic cell with flagella is the sperm cell, which it has for clear reasons.Trivia!:The word flagellum is also the latin word for whip!
What is the difference between flagella and axial filaments?
* the flagella is a project as strand while the axial filaments are spirochetes. * flagella : move cell by propeller like action , axial filaments : snake-like movement. flagella : present in gram (+)and gram (-) , while the filaments only in gram (-) . both of them have the same function
What are two cell appendages that help the cells move?
flagella or cilia, but they can also move by cytoplasmic streaming
The Function of Flagellum?
Flagellum are used to propel microscopic organims like, bacteria. Some microscopic organisms have many some have just one or two. But much like the fins and tails of fish through the proper function of flagellum the organism gets where it needs to go.
What is the function of th cell wall?
The function of the cell wall is to protect the cell from foreign objects =]
What is the major function of flagella?
The major function of the flagella is to move the cell. It's like a long whip which helps it move around and stuff.
What is the function of cilia in a bacteria cell?
Bacteria do not have cilia. They have fimbriae and flagella.
What is the function of flagella?
A flagella enables an organism to travel. Flagella are whip like tails that are used to propel the organism forward.
Where can flagella be found?
Flagellum, (plural flagella) is mainly found on sperm, its the tail.
Cell extension that is found on the sperm cell?
Flagella. The flagella helps the sperm cell to move.
What cell organelle is responsible for cell movement in a sperm cell?
The Flagella
What is the cilia function in a animal cell?
Cilia and flagella help the cell to 'swim' in the body and move around. They're like tails or tentacles.
What is a function of flagella?
A flagellum is similar to a tail, but on a cell. It aids the cell in movement.Both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells can have flagella, and they can have differences such as protein compsition, structure and mechanism of propulsion.The most obvious example of a eukaryotic cell with flagella is the sperm cell, which it has for clear reasons.Trivia!:The word flagellum is also the latin word for whip!
What is prokaryotic cell movement attributed to?
cilia and flagella
What color is flagella?
Flagella are usually the color of the cell.
Is flagella a virus?
Flagella is not a virus. It is a tail-like protrusion of a cell body. A sperm cell has a flagella which is integral to itd locomotion.
How are flagella similar to cilia in structure and function?
They are used for cell movement.
