2006-09-13 12:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by cathy1966august 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
They allow it to move.
Cilia are hairs along the outside, a flagellum is a tail. Both are used to propel the organism through the liquid it lives in. Think of oars moving a rowboat through the water.
I am assuming you are talking about one-celled organisms, primarily . . . .
2006-09-13 12:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cilia of a cell are hair-like fibers on the outside of the cell-membrane and the flagella acts as a tail of the cell. Both are used for the mobility of the cell...that is, to both walk or swim from place to place.
2006-09-13 20:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by LARRY M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Primarily they help in locomotion,in some cases the movement like the flagella found in flame cell, they help to collect the waste from the body parts.
2006-09-14 19:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It assists the mobility of the cell by serving as a propelling part.
2006-09-13 20:04:25 · answer #4 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to move the cell.
2006-09-13 20:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Wide Awake" totally nailed the answer. I don't need to add any more.
2006-09-13 20:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all depends if they are in a straight jacket or not . . . .
2006-09-13 19:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋