The bacterial flagellum

The hook acts as a dynamic joint, transmitting torque from inside the cell to rotate the outer tail, allowing bacteria to move.

Credit: Dr. Satoshi Shibata

The hook acts as a dynamic joint, transmitting torque from inside the cell to rotate the outer tail, allowing bacteria to move.

Credit: Dr. Satoshi Shibata

Date:
27 August 2019
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