Discuss the structure and functions of pili and fimbriae.

Q: An individual filament of a fungus, with an elongated mass of cytoplasm, is called

A: Fungus belongs to kingdom fungi. They are heterotrophic as they lack chlorophyll.

Q: Distinguish between the flagella of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

A: The flagellum found in bacteria is a helical-shaped structure made of the flagellin protein. The…

Q: Explain how are flagella synthesized?

A: Flagella are long, whip-like structures that extend from the surface of some cells and are used for…

Q: Define neuropore

A: Neurulation is the process by which the nervous system develops from the embryo. During this…

Q: A2SRF OPBRF

A: Cyanobacteria are aquatic and photosynthetic bacteria. These are unicellular and grow in colonies.

Q: Name the parts of bacterial flagella.

A: Flagella helps in locomotion.

Q: Short, hairlike structures covering the surface of the cell used only by eukaryotic cells for…

A: Eukaryotic cells are large and complex species with a genome enclosed inside the nuclear envelope.

Q: Describe the structure and arrangements of flagella, and explain how they are involved in…

A: Flagella are filamentous protein structures that are linked with the cell surface and provide the…

Q: Compare the structure and means of locomotion of ciliates anddinoflagellates.

A: Phylogenetically kingdom Protista acts as a connecting link between the prokaryotic kingdom Monera,…

Q: List the Details of the basal body of a flagellum in a gram-negative cell.

A: Flagella is a structure seen in many single cellular organisms helpful for the locomotion of the…

Q: Contrast a bacterial flagellum with a eukaryotic flagellum.

A: Introduction :- Flagella are filamentous protein structures that can be found in bacteria, archaea,…

Q: Where do we find fimbriae?

A: As I understand the question about fimbriae. please mention the kind. For clarification of question…

Q: Breifly describe Osmosis, active transport, group translocation, simple diffusion, and facilitated…

A: A particular area of biology called "cell biology" focuses on the in-depth study of diverse cellular…

Q: Describe the function of bacterial endospores and discuss the steps of sporulation

A: When a differentiated cell is formed within the cells of certain gram-positive bacteria which show…

Q: Identify Three subtypes of polar arrangement where the flagella are attached at one or both ends of…

A: Introduction: Flagella are cytoplasmic appendages that protrude through the cell wall. These are the…

Q: Define the term conidia.

A: The word ‘fungus’ is derived from Latin meaning ‘mushroom’. The study of fungi is called mycology.…

Q: How do fimbriae differ from pili, both structurally andfunctionally?

A: In bacterial cell, there are three components i.e. structures external to cell wall, the cell wall…

Q: Differentiate the locations of flagella by providing  illustrations

A: Flagella or flagellum are microscopic hair like structure intricate in the locomotion of the cell.

Q: a. How are bacterial endospores and cysts of protozoa alike?b. How do they differ?

A: Endospores are the special types of spores formed by some genera of gram-positive bacteria,…

Q: Identify the type of flagella from the picture

A: Introduction :- Flagella are the locomotory structures which are present of the cell surface and…

Q: Describe the features of the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane in detail

A: Please follow step 2 for detailed explanation.

Q: What is the arrangement of microtubules on the intracellular portion of a eukaryotic flagella?…

A: Answer is option C.) 9+2.

Q: Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md0PtdRxXvw   Are the flagella at the anterior or posterior…

A: Chlamydomonas belong to the Phylum Chlorophyta or the green algae. Euglena belongs to the Phylum…

Q: Explain the  operation of flagella and the mode of locomotion in bacteriawith polar and peritrichous…

A: Introduction: Flagella are cytoplasmic appendages that protrude through the cell wall. These are the…

Q: Draw a diagram of a bacterial cell. Label and explain the function of each of the following…

A: Prokaryotes are small in size and have appendages, which can help in movement; bacteria are also a…

Q: Describe the functional properties of bacterial pili and flagella.

A: Carl Woese came out with three domain classification based on the structure and function of the…

Q: Describe the generalized anatomy of bacterial cells.

A: Bacterial cells are unicellular prokaryotic cells. They have a much simpler organization than…

Q: Describe a plasmodesma

A: Plant cell is the type of eukaryotic cells present in green, photosynthetic plants of the kingdom…

Q: Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) Fimbriae are generally longer and less numerous than…

A: Prokaryotic cells are simpler than eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells lack nucleus and other…

Q: What are the functions of fimbriae (pili) and sex pili?

A: The hair-like extensions protruding from the cytoplasmic membrane of prokaryotic cells are called…