Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134256283
Author: Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 3MC
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Flagella and cilia are extensions of the cell. They are composed of the same kind of cytoskeleton. Cilia are found in organisms such as Paramecium, it is also found in the respiratory tract. Flagella, on the other hand, is present on the Euglena.
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Biology: Life on Earth (11th Edition)
Ch. 4 - 1. Which of the following is/are found only in...Ch. 4 - Which of the following is not a function of the...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3MCCh. 4 - 4. Which of the following is not a location of...Ch. 4 - Which of the following statements is False?...Ch. 4 - The plasma membrane is composed of two major types...Ch. 4 - The three types of cytoskeleton fibers are...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3FTBCh. 4 - 4. Antibody proteins are synthesized on ribosomes...Ch. 4 - After each description, fill in the appropriate...
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