Which of the following statements about the prokaryotic flagella is CORRECT?

a. it's filament is made up of multiple types of proteins
b. it is driven by the proton motive force
c. it is made up of a single structure
d. it moves with a whiplike motion


Answer: b. it is driven by the proton motive force

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