OBO ID: GO:0009433
Term Name: bacterial-type flagellum basal body, C ring Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • flagellar basal body, C ring
  • flagellin-based flagellum basal body, C ring
Definition: Cytoplasmic ring located at the base of the bacterial-type flagellar basal body; acts as a rotor; includes three switch proteins, which generate torque and can change their conformational state in a bimodal fashion, so that the motor direction can switch between clockwise and counterclockwise. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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