Question

What is difference between Cilia and Flagella

Answer 1

cillia

• more in numbers
• short

flagella

• less in number
• longer

Answer 2

Explanation:

Cilia:

• Cilia are short, hair like appendages extending from the surface of a living cell.
• Nexin arm present.
• Rotational, like a motor, very fast moving.
• Eukaryotic cells.

Flagella:

• Flagella are long, threadlike appendages on the surface of a living cell.
• Nexin arm absent.
• Wave-like, undulating, sinusoidal, slow movement compared to cilia.
• Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.