Which of the following proteins provides the motive power for the beating of cilia?
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Correct answer: Ciliary dynein
Ciliary dynein is an ATPase that forms bridges between the doublet microtubules of the axoneme. By 'walking' along the adjacent microtubule, dynein causes the microtubules to slide, resulting in a ciliary bend.
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