Biology
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Medium
Question
Flagella originate from _______________?
A
Cell membrane
B
Cell wall
C
Capsule
D
Basal body
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A
Cell membrane
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B
Cell wall
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C
Capsule
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D
Basal body
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Explanation
Bacterial flagella originate from a structure called the basal body, embedded in the cell membrane and cell wall, which acts as a molecular motor to rotate the flagellum.