Cell Structure and Function

What is the function of the pericentriolar material?

• Storing DNA
• Producing enzymes
• Facilitating respiration
• Organizing microtubules

What is the role of the plasma membrane in relation to cilia and flagella?

• Producing ATP
• Synthesizing proteins
• Digesting waste
• Covering the structure

What is the function of the basal body?

• Producing energy
• Storing genetic material
• Facilitating photosynthesis
• Anchoring the cilium or flagellum

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic flagella?

• Length
• Color
• Function
• Structural composition

What is the structural basis of the axoneme?

• Actin filaments
• Intermediate filaments
• Collagen fibers
• Microtubules