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What are centrioles ? Write about their functions.

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Centrioles - Centrioles are hollow and cylindrical structures which are made up of microtubules. Functions :

(i) It migrates to the poles of animal cells and is involved in the formation of the spindle.

(ii) In plant cells, cell division involves polar caps for the spindle formation.


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