Question

State the difference between cilia and flagella.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The difference between cilia and flagella are summarized below.

Difference Between Cilia And Flagella:

1.Cilia

The number of cilia is comparatively more (typically ranges in the thousands)

1.Flagella

The number of flagella is comparatively less (usually ranges from 1 to 8)

2.Cilia

Cilia is usually shorter in length

2.Flagella

Flagella is comparatively longer in length

3.Cilia

Beating pattern of cilia is very complicated – Can move in a wide range of motions

3.Flagella

Beating pattern of Flagella involves circular, wave-like or propeller-like motion

4.Cilia

Found in Eukaryotic cells

4.Flagella

Found in prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells

5.Cilia

Cilia are of two types: Non-motile cilia and Motile cilia

5.Flagella

Flagella are of three types: Bacterial flagella, Archaeal flagella and Eukaryotic flagella

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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• Cilia and flagella :

➜  These are locomotory organs .

➜ They are membrane bound structures.

➜ Both cilia and flagella are covered by extended plasma membrane.

➜ They both have certain differences.

• Flagella :

➜ It is longer sized.

➜ It is less in number.

➜ It is mainly located at the poles of the organism's body. May be unipolar            or bipolar.

➜ It's primary function is locomotion.

➜ Shows independent movement.

➜ It has undulating movement (wave motion), propelling motion, slow    movement as compared to cilia.

• Cilia :

➜ Shorter sized .

➜ More in number .

➜ Mainly located on the entire body surface of the organism.

➜ Besides locomotion, they perform functions like capturing of prey,

   protection etc.

➜ Shows independent movement.

➜ It shows rotational motion , very fast movement as compared to flagella.

Hope it helps.

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