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Some bacteria have flagella, some only have one flagellum, and some just float around like a leaf in a river

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Do anaerobic bacteria have flagella?

Some methanogenic bacteria (which are anaerobic) do have flagella. You can read more in the related link


How bacteria are classified on the bases of flagella?

Bacteria can be classified based on the number and arrangement of flagella. Monotrichous bacteria have a single flagellum, amphitrichous bacteria have a flagellum at each end, lophotrichous bacteria have multiple flagella at one or both ends, and peritrichous bacteria have flagella distributed all over the cell surface.


What are the functions of flagella in bacteria?

Flagella on any cell (including bacteria) move it towards some goal.


Some bacteria has flagella that help them do what?

Flagella help bacteria to move and navigate through their environment. They allow bacteria to swim towards nutrients or away from harmful substances. Flagella also help bacteria to colonize surfaces and form biofilms.


Do most bacteria have flagella?

A penicillum does not have flagella, it is a drug, or antibiotic


Motile bacteria posses what?

Flagella


What is the role of the flagella in a bacteria cell?

The role of a flagella in a bacterial cell is motility. Through the back and forth movements of the flagella bacteria can propel themselves through their environment. The flagella also help bacteria undergo chemotaxis, the ability to move away from some stimuli and move towards others.


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

Some bacteria have a whip-like tail called aflagellum. This structure is essential for locomotion, or motility.


Does flagella allow bacteria to conjugate?

No, flagella are used for movement, not for conjugation in bacteria. Conjugation involves the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through a pilus, a specialized appendage.


What helps bacteria move around?

flagella


What do some bacteria use to move?

Flagella


How Chromatium bacteria move?

By the use of its flagella.