Explain the structure and function of Cilia.

Explanation

Cilia (plural) are short cellular, numerous microtubule bound projections of plasma membrane Cilium (singular) is membrane bound structure made up of basal body, rootlets,basal plate and shaft. The shaft or axoneme consists of nine pairs of microtubule doublets,arranged in a circle along the periphery with a two central tubules. (9+2) arrangement of microtubules is present, Microtubules are made up of tubulin. The motor protein dynein connects the outer microtubule pair and links them to the central pair. Nexin links the peripheral doublets of microtubules.