D13 centrioles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of a centriole
A
Two short bundles of microtubules positioned at right angles to each other. Together they are sometimes called the Centrosome
2
Q
Where are centrioles located?
A
Just outside the nucleus
3
Q
What is the function of the centriole
A
Centrioles organise the microtubles that make the spindle during cell division
