Eukaryotic Flagella Differ from Prokaryotic Flagella Because Only Eukaryotic Flagella

question 81

Multiple Choice

Eukaryotic flagella differ from prokaryotic flagella because only eukaryotic flagella

• A)are used for cell motility.
• B)facilitate chemotaxis.
• C)facilitate phototaxis.
• D)are long whip-like structures.
• E)contain microtubules.

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Definitions:

Photophobia

An abnormal intolerance or sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or the urge to avoid bright light sources.

Unmyelinated

refers to nerve fibers that lack a myelin sheath, resulting in slower signal transmission compared to myelinated fibers.

Axon Diameter

Refers to the width of an axon, which influences the speed of nerve impulse conduction, with larger diameters allowing faster conduction.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the nervous system.