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Question : Identify the longest part of the bacterial flagellum.

Option 1: Basal body

Option 2: Hook

Option 3: Tail

Option 4: Filament


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Correct Answer: Filament


Solution : The correct option is Filament.

The filament is a thin, whip-like structure and the longest part of the bacterial flagellum. The filament is composed mainly of a protein called flagellin. The filament is a crucial component of bacterial motility and helps them move in the environment.

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