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Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life

Cilia are :

A

short (510μm)(5-10\, \mu\, m) hair like narrow protoplasmic processes

B

with sweeping or pendular movements

C

more numerous

D

all of the above

Answer

all of the above

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is D:all of the above
Cilia are small, hair like structures that are found in bacteria and have a role in movement, sensory perception etc. They are short and are 5-10
micrometres long. They are present in numerous numbers and help in sweeping movements. They have tubulin protein subunits.
Therefore, all the options given in the question are correct.