Differentiate between peritrichous and polar flagella in terms of motility.

Differentiate between peritrichous and polar flagella in terms of motility.

• A. Polar flagella are at one or both ends, conferring distinct movement patterns.
• B. Peritrichous flagella surround the cell; polar flagella are at one or both ends, conferring distinct movement patterns.
• C. Flagella position does not influence movement.
• D. Only polar flagella exist in bacteria.

Answer: (B)