I am doing a worksheet on organelles. But I can't find the word for this definition: hairlike structures with the capacity for movement. What would be the organelle for this definition?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Although this is definitely not my area, could it be the following:
flagellum movement in external medium protein filament some prokaryotes and eukaryotes
I'm sorry, I don't think that's the answer. I believe it's only one word, and it's one of the organelles in the cell. Thank you for answering, but is there any one word organelle that you think might be the answer?
Flagellum or cilia might be what you are seeking. Search for them on Google to check them out.
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To find the organelle that matches the given definition, we can approach it systematically. Here's how:
1. Start by understanding the definition: "hairlike structures with the capacity for movement."
2. Think about the organelles you have learned about in the context of cells.
3. Identify the organelle that fits the description.
Based on the given definition, the organelle that matches these characteristics is called "Cilia." Cilia are small, hairlike structures found on the surface of many types of cells. They have the ability to move in coordinated patterns, helping with various functions such as moving fluids, facilitating the movement of cells, or sensing the environment.
So, the word you are trying to find for this definition is "Cilia."