Prokaryotic Cells - Flagellum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the flagellum?
A
A long, hair like structured tail that rotates to make prokaryotic cell move.
2
Q
Where is the motor embedded?
A
In the cell membrane and is driven by a H+ gradient across the membrane.
3
Q
Not all prokaryotic cells…
A
Have flagellum.
Some have more than one.
