Bacteria having a tuft of flagella at one end are called:

Correct answer: C. Lophotrichous

  • A. Peritrichous
  • B. Monotrichous
  • C. Lophotrichous
  • D. Amphitrichous

Explanation

There are four types of flagellar arrangements based on the number and placement of flagella on the cell. These are, 1. Monotrichous - A single flagellum extends from one end of the cell. 2. Amphitrichous - A single flagellum or multiple flagella extend from two ends of the cell. 3. Lophotrichous - Tuft of flagella extend from one end of the cell. 4. Peritrichous - Multiple flagella randomly distributed over the entire bacterial cell. Thus, the correct answer is 'Lophotrichous.' Option A, B and D are incorrect as their description does not match the requirement of the question i.e. bacteria having a tuft of flagella at one end of the cell.

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