Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 3 - Microscopy and Staining - Explorations On The Web - Page 76: 3

Answer

Some bacteria can move 10 times its body length in 1 second by using a structure called flagellum. The flagellum is a long, corkscrew-like, helical appendage that protrudes from the surface of the bacteria allowing the movement of the bacteria through its rotation. Some bacteria have one or more flagella that they use to rotate up to 1,500 times per second.

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Some bacteria can move 10 times its body length in 1 second by using a structure called flagellum. The flagellum is a long, corkscrew-like, helical appendage that protrudes from the surface of the bacteria allowing the movement of the bacteria through its rotation. Some bacteria have one or more flagella that they use to rotate up to 1,500 times per second.
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