Question

what structure anchors cilia and flagella?
a microvilli
b basal body
c hilus
d hillock

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Microvilli are for increasing surface area, not anchoring cilia/flagella.
• Option B: Basal bodies are known to anchor cilia and flagella to the cell surface.
• Option C: Hilus is related to organs like the kidney (a depression), not cilia/flagella.
• Option D: Hillock (e.g., axon hillock) is part of a neuron, not related to cilia/flagella anchoring.

Answer:

B. Basal body