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Cilia

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Cilia and Flagella

Did you notice that your cells are having trouble moving? They aren’t able to move around like they should be. They should be like a locomotive. But you may be wondering “yeah, yeah, yeah, cells don’t have wheels.” THINK AGAIN, BUDDY! Have you noticed those hair like things around the cells. When these long threadlike organelles are healthy, you have proper locomotion. If flagella are numerous, shorter and organized in tightly packed rows, they are called Cilia. Flagella are actually complex cables of microtubules. Each flagellum, would you believe it, consists of a circle of nine microtubules surrounding two central microtubules. This 9+2 arrangement is a fundamental feature of the flagella of eukaryotes, such as those on fast swimming protests and those on the cells of sensory hairs inside your ear. They are extremely important, and you can bet on that. For, they help your body remove foreign particles. Want to buy a new cilia and flagella?

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Cilia and Flagella

Item #	Manufacturer	Description	Price
624511	General Cellular Genuine Parts	Fits Models: J6000 series, L540 series, S30 series.	$349.95 for pack of 5 cilia.
575146	HoneyCell Gold Key Parts	Fits Models: 1460, 1510.	$479.99 for pack of 7 cilia.
254521	Cellett-Nordar Factory Original Parts	Fits Models: CN-6773, CN-6773UL.	$229.98 for pack of 3 cilia.

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