SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CPO 2024 - 27th June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q93

What are the thin filamentous extensions that the motile bacterial cells have from their cell wall called?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Flagella.

Flagella are thin, whip-like filamentous extensions that extend from the cell wall of motile bacterial cells. These structures are primarily responsible for the movement or motility of the bacteria, allowing them to swim through liquid environments.