A ________ moves a cell through the surrounding fluid, rather than moving the fluid past a stationary cell.
A) flagellum
B) centriole
C) neurofilament
D) cilium
E) thick filament

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Flagellum is a long whip-like structure that is used by certain unicellular organisms and some specialized cells of multicellular organisms for movement. The flagellum moves in a wave-like motion, propelling the cell through the surrounding fluid. In contrast, cilia move fluid past a stationary cell, and the other options listed are not involved in cellular movement.

A ________ Moves a Cell Through the Surrounding Fluid, Rather