NEET Botany Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells MCQ Question
A diagram shows a bacterial cell with thin filamentous extensions emanating from its cell wall. What are these structures primarily used for?
Photosynthesis
Motility
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The thin filamentous extensions from the cell wall of bacteria are flagella, which are used for motility. They are composed of a filament, hook, and basal body.
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