The 'radial spokes' of the axoneme connect which two parts?
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Correct answer: Peripheral doublets to the central pair
Radial spokes extend from each of the nine peripheral doublets toward the central pair of microtubules. They help coordinate the movement and stabilize the axoneme during the ciliary beat.
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