Cilia and Flagella in Eukaryotes Are Similar in Structure but Vary

question 8

Essay

Cilia and flagella in eukaryotes are similar in structure but vary in number,length,and function.For each of the following,contrast cilia and flagella:
a. number present per cell
b. length of appendage
c. direction of force generated relative to the direction of the appendage
d. function in unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes
e. motion analogy

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Definitions:

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