Question

what is this microbes flagellar arrangement?

peritrichous
lophotrichous
monotrichous
amphitrichous

Explanation:

Identify the flagellar structure in the image

The image shows a single rod-shaped bacterial cell with a single flagellum extending from one pole (end) of the cell.

Match the observation with flagellar arrangement definitions

• Monotrichous: A single flagellum at one pole.
• Lophotrichous: A tuft of flagella at one pole.
• Amphitrichous: Flagella at both poles of the cell.
• Peritrichous: Flagella distributed over the entire surface of the cell.

Select the correct option

The presence of a single polar flagellum corresponds to a monotrichous arrangement.

Answer:

• peritrichous
• lophotrichous
• monotrichous (Correct answer)
• amphitrichous