Q. Bacteria without any flagella are called
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
atrichous
Explanation:
Atrichous bacteria lack flagella completely and are non-motile.
- Monotrichous bacteria have a single flagellum at one end.
- Peritrichous bacteria have flagella all over their surface.
- Lophotrichous bacteria have a cluster of flagella at one end.
Since bacteria without any flagella are called atrichous, option B is correct.
Explanation by: Kirti
Atrichous bacteria lack flagella completely and are non-motile.
- Monotrichous bacteria have a single flagellum at one end.
- Peritrichous bacteria have flagella all over their surface.
- Lophotrichous bacteria have a cluster of flagella at one end.
Since bacteria without any flagella are called atrichous, option B is correct.