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: '''Flagella''' are found on some [[bacteria]] such as [[Escherichia coli|E.coli]] and on some [[protist]]s such as [[euglena]]. | : '''Flagella''' are found on some [[bacteria]] such as [[Escherichia coli|E.coli]] and on some [[protist]]s such as [[euglena]]. | ||
: The '''flagellum''' is sensitive to certain [[chemical]]s and to [[temperature]] and will begin moving when certain [[chemical]]s and [[temperature]]s are detected. | : The '''flagellum''' is sensitive to certain [[chemical]]s and to [[temperature]] and will begin moving when certain [[chemical]]s and [[temperature]]s are detected. | ||
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| + | |[[File:Flagellum.png|center|300px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Flagella.png|center|300px]] | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:300px; text-align:center;" |The '''flagellum''' is labelled in this [[diagram]] of a [[Euglena]]. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:300px; text-align:center;" |Two '''flagella''' are labelled in this [[diagram]] of an [[E.coli]] [[bacteria]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:07, 4 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A flagellum is a tail like organelle found on bacteria and some protists used to help it move.
Function
- A flagellum allows a cell to move towards food and away from harsh environmental conditions.
About Flagella
- Cells can have more than one flagella.
- Flagella are found on some bacteria such as E.coli and on some protists such as euglena.
- The flagellum is sensitive to certain chemicals and to temperature and will begin moving when certain chemicals and temperatures are detected.
Examples
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| The flagellum is labelled in this diagram of a Euglena. | Two flagella are labelled in this diagram of an E.coli bacteria. |