What are the functional differences between cilia and flagella?

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Chapter4: Organization Of The Cell
Section4.6: The Cytoskeleton
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What are the functional differences between cilia and flagella? 

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Eukaryotic cells composed of a nucleus and other organelles. Each organelle plays a major role in performing a specific task that is vital for the organism. Locomotory appendages confer motility to many eukaryotes. Motility allows a microorganism to move towards nutrients and positive stimuli. In eukaryotes, there are two types of locomotory appendages, namely flagella and cilia.

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