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Short cilia beating on a cell surface can directly:

AReplicate nuclear DNA
BStore starch
CMove the surrounding fluid
DJoin amino acids into proteins
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Move the surrounding fluid
Cilia beat like oars and can move either the cell or surrounding fluid. Eukaryotic flagella are comparatively longer and enable cell movement.
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