Question

__________ means flagella are dispersed randomly over the surface of the cell.
○ monotrichous
○ lophotrichous
○ amphitrichous
○ peritrichous

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Monotrichous: One flagellum at one end.
• Lophotrichous: A tuft of flagella at one end.
• Amphitrichous: Flagella at both ends.
• Peritrichous: Flagella dispersed randomly over the cell surface.

Answer:

D. Peritrichous