Question : What are the three parts of bacterial flagellum?
Option 1: Head, tail and lower body
Option 2: Filament, tail and hook
Option 3: Basal body, tail and filament
Option 4: Filament, hook and basal body
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Correct Answer: Filament, hook and basal body
Solution : The correct option is Filament, hook and basal body.
The bacterial flagellum is a whip-like appendage that protrudes from the surface of certain bacteria, allowing them to move. It plays a crucial role in the bacterium's motility.
Filament: This is the long, helical structure that extends outward from the cell.
Hook: The hook is a curved structure that connects the filament to the basal body.
Basal Body: The basal body is the motor of the flagellum, anchored in the cell membrane and wall.
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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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Option 1: The Head of State
Option 2: The Head of Government
Option 3: The Head of State and Government
Option 4: The Head of Parliament
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Option 1: Elected head
Option 2: Nominated head
Option 3: Subordinate head
Option 4: Hereditary head
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Option 2: regulatory body
Option 3: advisory body
Option 4: constitutional body
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Option 2: Mollusca
Option 3: Arthropoda
Option 4: Chordata
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