Question

Which of the following is the organelle that spirochetes use to propel themselves?

a) Flagellum
b) Pili
c) Cilia
d) Axostyle

Answer 1

Spirochetes use flagella to propel themselves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Spirochetes use flagella to propel themselves. Flagella are stiff spiral filaments composed of flagellin protein subunits that extend outward from the cell and spin in solution. The basal body is the motor for the flagellum and is embedded in the plasma membrane.