Question

Study the following statements on cilium or flagellum and answer the question.
(i) Cilium / Flagellum contains an outer ring of nine doublet microtubules surrounding two singlet microtubules.
(ii) Cilia are smaller which work like oars, causing the movement of either the cells or surrounding fluid.
(iii) Flagella are comparatively longer and responsible for cell movement.
(iv) Cilium and flagellum are covered with plasma membrane.
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

All the given statements regarding cilia and flagella are correct.