Which of These Is an Incorrect Comparison Between Flagella and Cilia

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an incorrect comparison between flagella and cilia?

• A) Flagella have essentially the same internal structure of cytoskeleton proteins as cilia.
• B) Flagella are used for propulsion, while cilia are used to attach cells to other cells or surfaces.
• C) Flagella are found in all three domains of organisms, while cilia are found only in Eukarya.
• D) Flagella are longer structures than cilia.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information and responses.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits sensory and motor signals to and from the central nervous system, controlling voluntary muscle movements.

Axons

Long, slender projections of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Nerves

Bundled axons that form neural “cables” connecting the central nervous system with muscles, glands, and sense organs.