Flagellum - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

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1. What is a flagellum?

A long, whiplike cellular structure or appendage

A cytoplasmic extenstion that aids in amoeboid movement

Any of the multiple tiny hair-like structures surrounding the cell

2. Etymologically, flagellum is a Latin word meaning ...

false feet

eyelid

whip

3. Bacterial filament is made up primarily of this type of protein

Archaellin

Flagellin

Cilium

4. Characterized by having multiple flagella located at one or both poles of the cell