cent
riole
Plural
centrioles
1
a pair of small cylinders near the nucleus in animal cells, organizing cell division by forming the mitotic spindle
- Centrioles play a crucial role in animal cell division, forming the mitotic spindle.
- Centrioles are often found in pairs, oriented at right angles to each other.
- During cell division, centrioles replicate, and the pairs move to opposite poles of the cell.
- The absence of centrioles in plant cells is a notable distinction from animal cells.
- Abnormalities in centriole structure or function can lead to cell division and developmental issues.