is e.coli motile ?
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is e.coli motile
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2022-11-13T10:04:37+00:00
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Yes, Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are typically motile, meaning they have the ability to move or swim in liquid environments. E. coli possess flagella, which are long, whip-like appendages that rotate like propellers, allowing the bacteria to propel themselves through fluids. This motility helps E. coli to navigate and colonize various environments, including the intestinal tract where they reside as part of the normal gut microbiota in humans and animals.