Question

Which of these structures is not a part of the bacterial flagella?

• A. Filament
• B. Basal Body
• C. Lamina
• D. Hook

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lamina

• Motile bacteria have a thin filamentous structure extending from the cell known as the flagella.

• Flagella are made of three parts – the filament which is the longest portion, the hook and the basal body.