Bacteria without any flagella is called:
Correct answer: C. Atrichous
- A. Monotrichous
- B. Amphitrichous
- C. Atrichous
- D. Peritrichous
Explanation
In atrichous bacteria, the cells do not possess flagella, so they are generally non-motile or have alternative means of movement. "Atrichous" is a term used to describe bacteria that lack flagella, which are the whip-like structures used for bacterial motility.
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