Biology NEET Full Syllabus Mock Test 180 Questions New Syllabus Mock Test - 11 PCB Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Removal of which structure affects the motility of a cell?

A
Flagella of bacteria A, D, and E only
B
Fimbriae
A and B only
C
Pili B, C, and E only
D
Flagella in eukaryotes
(E) Cilia Choose the correct answer from the options given below
D and C only

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Motile bacteria have thin filamentous extensions from their cell wall called flagella. Besides flagella, Pili and Fimbriae are also surface structures of the bacteria but do not play a role in motility. In eukaryotes cilia and flagella are associated with the motility of cell.

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