Which of the following statements is correct with respect to flagella and cilia?
A)Flagella display an oarlike pattern of beating.
B)Cilia generate a force parallel to the cell surface.
C)There are usually fewer cilia than flagella.
D)Cilia are generally longer than flagella.
E)Cilia often have a helical pattern of movement.

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Cilia generate a force parallel to the cell surface, while flagella generate a force perpendicular to the cell surface due to their oarlike pattern of beating.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to Flagella