What are the structures called that help bacteria move?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: They act like tails.
Answer
Flagella
Explanation
Flagella are long, whip-like structures that enable certain bacteria to swim.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Flagella.
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