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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #7733
Question 1

Bacteria that completely lack flagella are called:

  • Amphitrichous
  • Atrichous✔️
  • Lophotrichous
  • Peritrichous
Correct Answer Explanation

Atrichous (or atrichiate) bacteria have no flagella. Amphitrichous: flagella at both ends; Lophotrichous: tuft at one end; Peritrichous: flagella all around.