Which of the following is incorrect about cilia and flagella?

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Which of the following is incorrect about cilia and flagella?

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Cilia and flagella are involved in ll movement. Both cilia and flagella have a 9+2 arrangement of microtubules. Cilia are usually longer and fewer than flagella. Correct Flagella are used for the movement of sperm lls in animals.

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Cilia are usually shorter and more numerous than flagella, which are longer and fewer in number. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

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