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Flagella allow cells to move throughout the body. An example of this is sperm. The flagellum give sperm the ability to propel itself through the female reproductive tract to fertilize an egg.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago"a flagella" is incorrect, since it is a plural. Singular is "flagellum". They are hair-like appendages used for locomotion by single-cell animals.
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Some prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a cellular structure called a flagella. What is the purpose of the flagella?
to propel the cell through liquid
Purpose of flagellum?
The purpose of flagella (sing., flagellum) is motility. Flagella are long appendages which rotate by means of a "motor" located just under the cytoplasmic membrane. For more information (and image), please see the related links section below.
Does flagella move?
Yes, that is actually their intended purpose. Many microbes have flagella to help them move around in their environment. The well known "tail" of a sperm cell is actually a flagella and what the sperm uses to move, or "swim", into the uterus.
Where can flagella be found?
Flagellum, (plural flagella) is mainly found on sperm, its the tail.
What is the whip-like tail called?
Flagella. Flagella Flagellum (flagella is the plural form) flagella
. Some prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a cellular structure called a flagella. What is the purpose of the flagella?
to propel the cell through liquid
Some prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have a cellular structure called a flagella. What is the purpose of the flagella?
to propel the cell through liquid
Purpose of flagellum?
The purpose of flagella (sing., flagellum) is motility. Flagella are long appendages which rotate by means of a "motor" located just under the cytoplasmic membrane. For more information (and image), please see the related links section below.
Does flagella move?
Yes, that is actually their intended purpose. Many microbes have flagella to help them move around in their environment. The well known "tail" of a sperm cell is actually a flagella and what the sperm uses to move, or "swim", into the uterus.
What is the principal of flagellar staining?
flagella stain Purpose: To determine the presence/absence and location of flagella on various microorganisms Principle: Because bacterial flagella are very thin and fragile a special stain (flagella stain) is prepared that contains a mordant. This mordant allows piling of the stain on the flagella, increasing the thickness until they become visible. Various arrangements of flagella are seen on different cells.
Where can flagella be found?
Flagellum, (plural flagella) is mainly found on sperm, its the tail.
What is the whip-like tail called?
Flagella. Flagella Flagellum (flagella is the plural form) flagella
What is prokaryotic cell movement attributed to?
cilia and flagella
Do eukaryotic cells contain flagella?
They have flagella with 9+2 structure.Bacterial flagella differs from it
Do protista have a flagella?
Yes, protista do have flagella.
What is the locomotory organ of euglena?
Flagella
What protist uses flagella?
No protists ure a flagella because only animal cells have a flagella.
