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What are the thin filamentous extensions that the motile bacterial cells have from their cell wall called?

  1. A
    Fimbriae
  2. B
    Flagella
  3. C
    Lamellae
  4. D
    Pili

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Motile bacteria possess thin filamentous extensions from their cell wall called flagella (singular: flagellum). Bacterial flagella aid in locomotion and movement. They show a distinct structural arrangement compared to eukaryotic flagella and consist of three main parts: filament, hook, and basal body.

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What are the thin filamentous extensions that the motile bacterial cells have from their cell wall called?
A
Fimbriae
B
Flagella
C
Lamellae
D
Pili

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