Dynein is missing from the cilia and flagella of individuals with a specific inherited disorder These individuals have severe respiratory problems and if males are sterile What is the connection?

Answer 1

Dynein helps produces cilia and flagella. Ciliated cells in the respiratory tract propel mucus with dust and bacteria away from the lungs. If Cilia is not produced , you are more suseptible to breathing problems.

Also the sperm is moved by its tail (the flagella) if this is not produced, the sperm cannot reach the egg. (this is the only method of propulsion for the sperm.)

Answer 2

The structural connection is the movement provided by a protein. Cilia, the hair like fibers that line the lungs help the respiratory tract move mucus and debris through to prevent infection or pneumonia. When dynein is missing cilia is unable to move properly and breathing problems can occur. Sperm rely on flagella to move through the reproductive system; if dynein is missing the sperm would be unable to move and the man would become sterile.
CIlia in the respiratory system - Tall cells lining the bronchioles secrete mucus which traps dirt and travels to the mouth and nose by use of the cilia.

Sperm move by means of flagella.

Source(s):http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/0209…

Answer 3

The absence of dynein in cilia and flagella impairs the ability of these structures to beat and move mucus in the respiratory tract, leading to severe respiratory problems. Male infertility results from the inability of sperm flagella to function properly without dynein, preventing effective sperm motility. This condition is known as primary ciliary dyskinesia, which is characterized by issues related to cilia and flagella dysfunction.