Differences between Flagella and Pili

Differences between Flagella and Pili

S.N Flagella S.N Pili 1. These are helical structures but are not straight. 1. These are non-helical structures but are straight. 2. These are long whip like filamentous structures. 2. These are short hair like, filamentous, and tubular microfibers. 3. Comparatively thicker than pili. 3. Comparatively thinner than flagella. 4. Diameter of flagella is 10-30 … Read more

Differences between plant and animal cells

S.N Plant cell Animal cell 1. It is surrounded by a distinct cell wall made up of cellulose. It is surrounded by cell membrane or plasma membrane. Cell wall is absent. 2. Chlorophyll is present. Chlorophyll is absent. 3. Plastids are present. Plastids are absent. 4. Autotrophic in nutrition. Heterotrophic in nutrition. 5. Shows continuous … Read more

Differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms

S.N Unicellular organisms Multicellular organisms 1. Made up of single cell. Made up of several cells. 2. There is no division of labour. There is division of labour. 3. Comparatively larger in size. Smaller in size. 4. Unable to exhibit wide range of different functions. More efficient and carries out a number of activities. 5. … Read more