MDCAT Biology MCQ #1712

An investigator examines the basal body (kinetosome) of a cilium. What specific microtubule arrangement will be found in this structure?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1712

  1. Question 1

    Q1. An investigator examines the basal body (kinetosome) of a cilium. What specific microtubule arrangement will be found in this structure?

    • A) 9 triplets
    • B) 9 doublets + 2 singlets
    • C) 9 singlets
    • D) 2 triplets + 9 singlets

    Answer: 9 triplets

    Explanation: Centrioles and basal bodies have a 9+0 triplet microtubule arrangement, while the shaft of cilia/flagella has a 9+2 doublet arrangement.