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The movement of cilia and flagella is due to the presence of

A
Radial spokes
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Central sheath
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Singlet microtubules
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Dynein
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Solution

The correct option is D Dynein
The protein responsible for movement of cilia and flagella was first discovered and named dynein in 1963. Dynein is a motor protein in cells which converts the chemical energy contained in ATP into the mechanical energy of movement.
So, the correct answer is 'Dyenin'.

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