What is a centrosome?
Q: What is a centrosome?
A: A centrosome is an organelle that organizes cell microtubules and regulates the cell division cycle.
Q: Who discovered the centrosome and when?
A: The centrosome was discovered by Edouard Van Beneden in 1883 and was described and named in 1888 by Theodor Boveri.
Q: Do fungi and plants use the centrosome to organize their microtubules?
A: No, fungi and plants use other structures to organize their microtubules.
Q: Has the centrosome evolved in all types of cells?
A: No, the centrosome has apparently only evolved in animal cells.
Q: Is the centrosome necessary for efficient mitosis in animal cells?
A: Although the centrosome has a key role in efficient mitosis in animal cells, it is not necessary.
Q: What is a centrosome composed of?
A: A centrosome is composed of two centrioles at right angles to each other and surrounded by a shapeless mass of protein.
Q: What is the main role of the centrosome?
A: The main role of the centrosome is to organize cell microtubules and regulate the cell division cycle.
