Biology A-Level
flagellum
What flagellum means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of flagellum
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A whip-like structure that rotates to propel the bacterium, allowing it to move towards nutrients.
Topics that use flagellum
- Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses (AQA A-Level)
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