What is the function of flagella?

Depending on the organism, a flagellum consists of different structures. In bacteria, flagella are made of the protein flagellin. In eukaryotes, flagella consist of microtubules surrounded by a plasma membrane. This is the structure of flagella in plants, protists and animals. read more

A flagellum is a whip-like structure that allows a cell to move. They are found in all three domains of the living world: bacteria, archaea, and eukaryota. While all three types of flagella are used for locomotion, they are structurally very different. read more

A flagellum (/ f l ə ˈ dʒ ɛ l əm /; plural: flagella) is a lash-like appendage that protrudes from the cell body of certain bacterial and eukaryotic cells. The primary role of the flagellum is locomotion, but it also often has function as a sensory organelle, being sensitive to chemicals and temperatures outside the cell. read more