Botany-Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

NEET Botany Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

In the context of bacterial flagella, which component extends from the cell surface to the outside and is the longest portion? If a bacterial cell has 3 flagella, what would be the total number of such components?

A

3 filaments

B

6 hooks

C

9 basal bodies

D

12 chromatophores

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The bacterial flagellum is composed of three parts: filament, hook, and basal body. The filament is the longest portion that extends from the cell surface to the outside. Therefore, with 3 flagella, there would be 3 filaments.

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