Cell Structure and Function

What is the main purpose of the 9+2 arrangement in cilia and flagella?

• Storing energy
• Secreting enzymes
• Absorbing nutrients
• Facilitating movement

What is the structural similarity between basal bodies and centrioles?

• Both are spherical
• Both are spiral-shaped
• Both are flat
• Both are centriole-like

What is the function of the central sheath in the axoneme?

• Producing ATP
• Storing calcium
• Forming vesicles
• Enclosing the central microtubules

What is the primary difference between cilia and flagella in terms of size?

• Cilia are longer
• Cilia are wider
• Cilia are hollow
• Cilia are shorter

What is the term used to describe the structural organization of microtubules in the axoneme?

• Double helix
• Hexagonal packing
• Triple filament
• 9+2 arrangement