Textbook Question
Spirillum is not classified as a spirochete because spirochetes
a. do not cause disease.
b. possess axial filaments.
c. possess flagella.
d. are prokaryotes.
e. none of the above
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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella
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Which of the following is the primary function of flagella in bacteria?
A
Motility
B
Cell wall formation
C
DNA replication
D
Protein synthesis
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Understand that flagella are long, whip-like structures that extend from the surface of many bacterial cells.
Recall that the primary role of flagella is related to movement, allowing bacteria to swim through liquid environments.
Recognize that other options like cell wall formation, DNA replication, and protein synthesis are essential bacterial functions but are not associated with flagella.
Identify that motility refers to the ability to move independently using metabolic energy, which is exactly what flagella enable in bacteria.
Conclude that the primary function of bacterial flagella is motility, helping bacteria navigate their environment.
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