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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

Which of the following are the three main parts of a bacterial flagellum?
Options
A Pilus, fimbria, and hook
B Basal body, hook, and filament
Correct Answer
C Cell wall, cell membrane, and flagellin
D Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleoid
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to page 25, a flagellum is composed of three main parts: the basal body (a motor), the hook (a curved joint), and the filament (the whip-like propeller).

Hint

Consider the structural components that allow for bacterial movement.

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