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    type of movement is dependent on the type of flagella present, monotrichous where the rotation is counter clockwise via a running movement or clockwise through a tumble movement. Monotrichous flagella contain only a single flagellum in one pole compared to the peritrichous flagellum is multiple flagella arranged in tufts in polar or random areas (Macnab, R. 1984). This movement occurs also with Peritrichous flagella where the movement occurs in a forward run or a tumble. This movement can be controlled

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    the parasite, however, they suffer from stunted growth. 9. Describe the morphology of Trichomonas tenax trophozoites. Trichomonas tenax only has a trophic stage and takes on an oblong shape with four anterior free flagella. There is a fifth flagellum that curves backward along the undulating membrane. There is an accessory filament that runs along the undulating membrane. The costa arises from the kinetosome and the parabasal body lies near the nucleus. An axostyle tube is formed by a sheet of

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    cilia and flagella are whip-like columns of microtubules, covered in a membrane. They serve to move liquids across or over the surface of a cell, and can also be used to transport the cell from point A. To point B. There are 3 different types of flagellum, and 2 different types of cilia. Non-motile cilia: Non-motile cilia is found in all animal cells and do not beat like other cilia and flagella. They are also found in organs like the eye and nose in humans. Motile-cilia: Motile-cilia is found on

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    bacterial flagellum are needed in order for it to function properly, and one piece is missing, then the flagellum cannot work correctly. Since the flagellum is made up of very complex systems, it is not possible for it to have evolved naturally. This is considered to be evidence for intelligent design. However, Kenneth R. Miller gives an example of how a mousetrap can have some missing pieces, but can still fulfill a purpose, like being a tie clip. The same thing applies to the bacterial flagellum, meaning

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    locomotion of bacteria” is stunning because “the chances of all that machinery coming together in the proper manner are next to none.” The molecular motor of the bacterial flagellum is amazing in its interior design as how every component compliments one another. With the existence of a completely complex, irreducible system in the flagellum, it is difficult not to believe that there could have been an intelligent designer behind the whole process. Another idea that is in support of intelligent design is

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    Inside of bacteria, there are many cells within them that each form a specific function that helps to aid bacteria. One of these components is the basal body. The basal body helps to anchor the flagellum and allow it to rotate. The capsule is the layer that is located outside of the cell wall and not all bacteria come with this feature. The cell wall is a membrane that is located outside of the cell membrane. Another feature is the bacteria’s DNA

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    Throughout the history of mankind nearly all populations of humanity have come to the conclusion that an intelligent being of some sort had a role in the creation of life. Why has nearly every civilization developed a belief that someone or something shaped our world and actively plays a part in our lives? Through science we have discovered the reasons for many of our worldly problems and no longer attribute terrible misfortunes such as disease or drought to the punishments of the gods as earlier

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    capsule. The capsule protects the shape and structure of the cell. Inside the cell wall is the plasma membrane, which contains the plasma membrane. Within the plasma membrane is the cytosol and ribosomes. Attached to the cell is the flagellum. The flagellum is a whip-like tail that helps the cell move (Singh-Cundy, A., & Shin, G., 2015).

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    prokaryotes, it is important to note the variety of structures responsible for motility. These structures vary depending not only on the organism in question, but also on the particular environment” (Bardy, Ng, & Jarrell, 2003). “Study of the bacterial flagellum has provided insights into many aspects of prokaryotic cellular activities including genetics and regulation, physiology, environmental sensing, protein secretion and assembly of complex structures” (Bardy, Ng, & Jarrell, 2003). “Continued study

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    Yertinsa pestis, or Black death was one of the worst natural disasters in history. It killed a worldwide count of 155-220 million people. It is believed to have been one of the first cases of biological warfare when the Mongols catapulted the dead bodies infected with Yersinia Pestis over the city walls, into the city of Caffa, Crimea, an area which they were at war with.. Yersinia pestis started in Asia The bubonic plague was spread by fleas that attached themselves onto rats which spread through

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