Short, Hairlike Structures Used Only by Eukaryotic Cells for Movement

Question

Short, hairlike structures used only by eukaryotic cells for movement are called
A) pili.
B) flagella.
C) fimbriae.
D) pseudopodia.
E) cilia.

Accepted Answer

Cilia are short, hairlike structures used by eukaryotic cells for movement. Pili are used for attachment, flagella are longer structures used for movement, fimbriae are used for attachment, and pseudopodia are temporary structures used for movement.