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What type of motion do flagella use for locomotion?

  1. Rowing-like motion

  2. Snake-like motion

  3. Spinning motion

  4. Waving motion

The correct answer is: Rowing-like motion

Flagella use a rowing-like motion for locomotion. This type of motion involves a back-and-forth movement that propels the flagella through the surrounding environment. It is important for the flagella to move in a rowing-like motion to generate forward propulsion. The other options are incorrect because flagella do not utilize a snake-like, spinning, or waving motion for locomotion.