Cilia and Flagella Flashcards
1
Q
Do flagellum and cilium have a protective layer?
A
they are covered with cell membrane
2
Q
Whats the name of their core
A
their core is known as axenome
3
Q
What is present axenome?
A
axenome consists of microtublues running through parallel axis
4
Q
describe the axenomal arrrangement
A
the axenome has 9 doublets of radially arranged peripheral microtubules with centrally located microtubules
such an axenomal arrangement is known 9 +2 array
5
Q
In more detail
A
-the central microtubules are connected by a bridge
they are enclosed by a central sheath
- they are further connected by tubules of peripheral doublet known as radial spokes, there are 9 radial spokes.
-they are interconnected by linkers
6
Q
from where do they arise?
A
from centriole like structures called basal bodies
