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What part does flagella play in bacteria?

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its a whip-like structure that helps it move

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What part of the bacteria cell helps it move?

the flagella


Can flagella be pathogenic?

Flagella is a part of the cell which allows the cell to move. Bacteria which have flagella are not always pathogenic. Some, like Heliobacter pylori have a flagella and cause stomach ulcers in some patients. Thus, a flagella is not an indication of pathogenicity.


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What is the whip-like appendage called on some bacteria?

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