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Select incorrect statement for bacterial flagella : Option 1 The filament is a hollow rigid cylindrical structure made of the protein called tubulin. Option 2 The filament measures about 20 nm in diameter and 1 −70 nm in length. Option 3 The basal body is the most complex part of the flagellum and consists of four rings connected to a central rod in Gram-negative bacteria. Option 4 Filament rotate by 360 ∘ rather thane undulating back and forth like a whip.

A

The filament is a hollow rigid cylindrical structure made of the protein called tubulin.

B

The filament measures about `20` nm in diameter and `1-70` nm in length.

C

The basal body is the most complex part of the flagellum and consists of four rings connected to a central rod in Gram-negative bacteria.

D

Filament rotate by `360^(@)` rather thane undulating back and forth like a whip.

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To determine the incorrect statement regarding bacterial flagella, we will analyze each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Bacterial Flagella**: Bacterial flagella are long, thin, filamentous structures that enable bacteria to move. They are rigid and have a specific structure comprising three main parts: the basal body, hook, and filament. 2. **Analyzing Option 1**: - **Statement**: "The filament is a hollow rigid cylindrical structure made of the protein called tubulin." - **Evaluation**: This statement is incorrect because bacterial flagella are made of a protein called **flagellin**, not tubulin. Tubulin is the protein found in eukaryotic flagella. 3. **Analyzing Option 2**: - **Statement**: "The filament measures about 20 nm in diameter and 1 − 70 nm in length." - **Evaluation**: This statement is correct. The diameter of bacterial flagella is approximately 20 nm, and their length can range from 1 to 70 nm. 4. **Analyzing Option 3**: - **Statement**: "The basal body is the most complex part of the flagellum and consists of four rings connected to a central rod in Gram-negative bacteria." - **Evaluation**: This statement is correct. The basal body of Gram-negative bacteria does consist of four rings (L, P, M, S) connected to a central rod. 5. **Analyzing Option 4**: - **Statement**: "Filament rotates by 360° rather than undulating back and forth like a whip." - **Evaluation**: This statement is also correct. Bacterial flagella rotate in a circular motion, allowing for efficient movement. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement regarding bacterial flagella is **Option 1**: "The filament is a hollow rigid cylindrical structure made of the protein called tubulin." ---
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