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  • Cilia & Flagella: Function & Cell Movement - A Clear Explanation
    False.

    Cilia and flagella are cell surface structures that are adapted for movement, not respiration.

    * Cilia are short, hair-like projections that beat in a coordinated way to move fluids or particles past the cell.

    * Flagella are longer, whip-like structures that propel the cell through its environment.

    Respiration is the process of converting food into energy, and this occurs within the cell's mitochondria, not on the cell surface.

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