In the axoneme, sidearms

A) are 10 protofilament incomplete microtubules attached to 13 protofilament microtubules.
B) generate force to slide microtubules past one another.
C) project toward the central pair from each outer doublet.
D) link adjacent doublet microtubules to limit sliding.
E) are complete 13 protofilament microtubules.


Answer: B

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