Centrioles Flashcards
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What are centrioles
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Centrioles are a component of the cytoskeleton present in most eukaryotic cells with the exception of flowering plants and most fungi. They are composed of microtubules. Two associated centrioles form the centrosome, which is involved in the assembly and organisation of the spindle fibres during cell division. In organisms with flagella and cilia, centrioles are thought to play a role in the positioning of these structures.
