Tag: 9+2 microtubular arrangement

  • Microtubular arrangement

    Microtubular arrangement

    The 9+2 microtubular arrangement, a fascinating structure found in cilia and flagella, drives the coordinated movement of these hair-like appendages. Comprising 9 doublet microtubules encircling a central pair, this arrangement relies on the motor protein dynein to generate sliding motion, propelling cilia and flagella forward. Essential for cell movement, fluid transport, and sperm motility, understanding…

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