What is the difference between kinocilia and stereocilia in their structure and function?

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Arun · Answer

There is a structural difference between a kinocilium (which is a true cilium, having a 9+2 microtubule arrangement), and stereocilia (which don't have microtubules, instead they have actin cores).

Sahla · Answer

Kinocilia is contractile,motile and fibrous processes arising from basal granules.eg:oviduct ,fallopian tube. Kinocilia has a beat like movement which results in movement of egg in ovary etc

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What is the difference between kinocilia and stereocilia in their structure and function?

What is the difference between kinocilia and stereocilia in their structure and function?

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