The flagella of archaea are similar to bacterial flagella but differ in that they
A) lack a basal body.
B) move like a whip.
C) are anchored in the cytoplasm.
D) are hollow.
E) are driven by ATP hydrolysis.

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Archaeal flagella are similar in structure to bacterial flagella, but they are powered by ATP hydrolysis instead of a proton gradient as in bacteria. This is a key distinguishing feature of archaeal flagella.

The Flagella of Archaea Are Similar to Bacterial Flagella but Differ