The movement of eukaryotic flagella occurs when parallel microtubules slide relative to each other using dynein motor proteins, causing the flagellar structure to bend.

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The $${}9+2$$ array is the structural arrangement characteristic of eukaryotic flagella and cilia, consisting of nine parallel pairs of outer microtubules that surround a central pair of microtubules to form a flexible, whip-like structure.

$${}9+2$$ Array of Eukaryotic Cilia and Flagella

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