Difference between Microvilli and Cilia
Difference between Microvilli and Cilia are in tabular form below –
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Microvilli |
Cilia |
Definition |
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1. | The extensions or finger like projections of plasma membrane which increase surface area for absorption, This is known as Microvilli. | The small hair like structures which are present in all the mammals cell and are sensory in retina, nasal cavity and inner ear, this is known as Cilia. |
Motile or non-motile |
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2. | These microvilli are non-motile. | These cilia are motile. |
Appearance and Involvement |
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3. | These are extremely thin and involved in the absorption. | These are taper distally and involved in the movement. |
Composed of |
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4. | The microvilli are composed of microfilaments (That lack ultrastructure). | The cilia are composed of microtubules (That contain ultrastructure). |
Glycocalyx layer |
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5. | The microvilli do contain glycocalyx layer. | The cilia do not contain glycocalyx layer. |
Basal granules |
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6. | The basal granules does not give rise to microvilli. | The basal granules gives rise to cilia. |