Which of the following represents the arrangement of microtubules in an axoneme of a cilium?
A)nine peripheral triplets of microtubules
B)nine peripheral pairs of microtubules plus one central pair
C)nine peripheral triplets plus one central pair
D)nine peripheral pairs plus two central pairs

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The axoneme of a cilium typically has a "9+2" arrangement, which consists of nine peripheral pairs of microtubules plus one central pair. This structure is characteristic of most motile cilia and flagella.

Which of the Following Represents the Arrangement of Microtubules in an Axoneme