The Cell: A Molecular Approach

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Chapter 12: The Cytoskeleton

Micrograph 12.3  Cilia

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This micrograph shows a cross-section of many protist cilia and basal bodies. The cilia are formed from 2 central microtubules surrounded by a ring of 9 fused microtubule doublets. The basasl bodies are formed from a ring of 9 fused microtubule triplets. (Transmission electron micrograph) [© William L. Dentler/BPS.]