In contrast to other cellular components, the flagellum found in prokaryotic cells is identical in structure to that found in eukaryotic cells.

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The flagellum in prokaryotic cells is structurally different from that in eukaryotic cells; prokaryotic flagella are simpler and rotate like a propeller, while eukaryotic flagella have a complex "9+2" microtubule arrangement and move in a whip-like manner.

In Contrast to Other Cellular Components, the Flagellum Found in Prokaryotic