Biological-Classification-And-System-Of-Classification Question 880

Question: When a bacterium is provided with flagella arising from two opposite ends, it is called [KCET 1998; CPMT 2001]

Options:

A) Monotrichous

B) Lophotrichous

C) Amphitrichous

D) Polytrichous

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Amphitrichous bacteria have flagella arising from both ends of the cell. This arrangement allows them to move efficiently in liquid environments.