Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Flagella rotate at a constant speed.
B) A flagellar protein subunit is flagellin.
C) In flagellar motion, the basal body acts as a motor.
D) The hook is the wider region at the base of the flagellum.

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Flagella do not rotate at a constant speed. The speed of rotation can vary depending on the energy available and the environment in which the bacterium is moving.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE