What is the primary function of the tail in a swimming microorganism?
How long should a tail be for a swimming organism?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To serve as a motor for movement
To store genetic information
To protect the head
To act as a sensory organ
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the optimal size ratio of head to tail for a swimming microorganism?
15
12
10
8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the ratio of 12 significant in the design of swimming microorganisms?
It is universally optimal across different conditions
It minimizes energy consumption
It maximizes speed
It is the easiest to construct
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many microorganisms did Daniel study to confirm the optimal ratio?
400
100
200
300
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What lesson can be learned from the biological evidence regarding the ratio of 12?
The ratio is only applicable to certain species
Microorganisms are inefficient swimmers
Evolution has optimized organisms to exploit physics
Biology often ignores physical laws
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