Diagram of ciliary structure
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Diagram of ciliary structure
The organelle is membrane-bound and contains multiple microtubules running along its length. Whereas primary cilia have relatively little additional structure, motile cilia have both a central doublet of microtubules as well as inner and outer dynein arms and radial spokes, which are all needed for motility.
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What is a primary cilium? Learn how an organelle can be both a sensing organ and a transport machine.
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