Which three parts does the bacterial flagellum consist of?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Filament, hook and basal body.
- Flagella are the organelles for bacterial locomotion.
- These supramolecular structures extend from the cytoplasm to the outside of thecell and consist of three main structural elements: the basal body, the hook and the filament.