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________ means flagella is found in small bunches of tufts. lophotricho…

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________ means flagella is found in small bunches of tufts.

lophotrichous

monotrichous

amphitrichous

peritrichous

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

To solve this, we recall the definitions of bacterial flagellar arrangements:

  • Lophotrichous: Flagella in small bunches (tufts) at one or both ends.
  • Monotrichous: Single flagellum at one end.
  • Amphitrichous: Single flagellum at both ends.
  • Peritrichous: Flagella all over the cell surface.

The description "flagella in small bunches of tufts" matches Lophotrichous.

Answer:

A. Lophotrichous