What is a centriole?

Q: What is a centriole?


A: A centriole is a cytoplasmic structure in most eukaryote cells.

Q: What is the function of a centriole?


A: A centriole is involved in cell division and in the formation of cilia and flagella.

Q: Are centrioles found in vascular plants?


A: No, centrioles are not found in vascular plants.

Q: Are centrioles found in fungi?


A: Most fungi do not have centrioles.

Q: How are most centrioles arranged?


A: Most centrioles are nine sets of microtubule triplets, arranged in a cylinder.

Q: What makes up the centrosome?


A: A pair of centrioles, arranged perpendicularly and surrounded by a mass of dense material makes up the centrosome.

Q: In what types of cells are centrioles typically found?


A: Centrioles are typically found in most eukaryote cells.

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