Which of the following statements about flagella provides the best support for the claim that the flagella from eukaryotes and bacteria evolved independently?
A) The flagella of both eukaryotes and bacteria are made of the same protein
B) The mechanics of movement are the same in these flagella
C) The protein that accomplishes the movement is different.
D) The protein structure and the mechanism of movement in eukaryotes flagella are different from those of bacteria flagella.

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The structural and mechanistic differences between eukaryotic and bacterial flagella suggest that they evolved independently, as they do not share a common ancestral flagellar structure.

Which of the Following Statements About Flagella Provides the Best