The motile bacteria are able to move by
- fimbriae
- flagella
- cilia
- pili.
Answer
(2) flagella
Solution
As per NCERT, motile bacterial cells have thin filamentous extensions from their cell wall called flagella, which help in movement.
∵ Pili and fimbriae are surface structures that do not play a role in motility; they help in attachment.
∵ Cilia are absent in bacteria.
∴ Motile bacteria move by flagella.
Answer: (2)