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Matt asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

Functions and structure of Microtubles, Cilia, and Flagella?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Cilia are hair-like projections from a cells outer membrane these extentions move materials over the surface of the cell

    cilia are located on the cells of your respitory tract

    Flagella are tails that are used for locamotion they help project cells forward

    are located on sperm

    Microtubles produce spindle fibers during cell division

    microtubles are one of the organelles

  • 1 decade ago

    Microtubules, Cilia and Flagella are all extensions of the membrane of the cells and their main functions are to help the cell to move in a watery enviroment

  • 1 decade ago

    Microtubules are used in meiosis and mitosis as well as in the cell membrane/wall to maintain shape of the cell.

    Cilia are hairlike protrusions covering the outside of the cell that allow it to move.

    Flagella are whip-like tails on the outside of the cell that help the cell move.

  • 1 decade ago

    fiber/finger like extentions that will help in movement.

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