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Prokaryotic flagella possess...

Prokaryotic flagella possess

A

unit membrane enclosed fibre

B

protein membrane enclosed fibre

C

9+ 2' membrane enclosed structure

D

helically arranged protein molecule

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D
Prokaryotic (bacterial) flagellum is made up of flagellin protein arranged helically . It do not show 9+ 2 organisation and ATPase activity . These flagella do not beat but rotate like a propellar that brings about backward pushing of water . Gram +ve bacteria having two rings in the basal body Gram -ve bacteria have four rings . The L.P.M and S rings.
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