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user100 [1]
3 years ago
7

Based on the location of the flagellum what function does it serve

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Pepsi [2]3 years ago
8 0
<span>The filament of a flagellum rotates in a kind of sinusoidal motion, resembling a ship’s propeller or a corkscrew. Since the flagellum pushes instead of pulls, it is located at the rear of the microorganism. If there is more than one, they may act as a bundle. The direction of rotation determines the path of the microorganism. Flagella also serve as sensors, particularly for the detection of moisture.</span>
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