The force for axoneme bending is derived from the:
A)sliding movement of central pair microtubules.
B)contraction of central pair microtubules.
C)sliding movement of outer doublet microtubules.
D)contraction of outer doublet microtubules.

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The force for axoneme bending in structures like cilia and flagella is derived from the sliding movement of outer doublet microtubules, facilitated by dynein motor proteins. This sliding mechanism, rather than contraction, generates the bending motion.

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