Question
Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life
The movement of cilia and flagella is due to the presence of
A
radial spokes
B
central sheath
C
singlet microtubules
D
dyneins
Answer
dyneins
Explanation
Solution
Dynein is a family of cytoskeletal motor proteins that move along microtubules in cells. They convert the chemical energy stored in ATP to mechnical work, and hence are involved in movement of cilia and flagella.