Centrioles

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  • Created on: 06-05-20 05:11
What is the diameter of a centriole?
0.1 μm
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What is the length of a centriole?
0.3 μm
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What is the structure of the centrioles?
Exist as a pair of rod-like structure
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How are centrioles positioned?
Their longitudinal axis at right angles to each other
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What is each rod-like structure made up of and arranged?
9 triplets of microtubules arranged in a ring.
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In which organisms are centrioles found in?
Only in animal cells and plants without vascular bundles
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Where are centrioles located?
Located next to the nucleus (when no cellular division is occurring)
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What is the function of the centrioles #1
Play a role in nuclear division in animal cells
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What is the function of the centrioles #2
Organises the synthesis and assembly of spindle fibres during nuclear division
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What is the function of the centrioles #3
The position of the pair of centrioles at each pole during nuclear division determines the polarity of the cells
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