Draw a T.S. of centriole. Define centriole amd it's features
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What is centriole?
》The cylindrical structures present in the centrosome (a spherical mass of dense cytoplasm) are known as centriole. They are non-membranous structure.
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What is the structure of centriole?
▪ Each centriole is composed of nine identical peripheral triplet fibrils.
▪The central mass of protein is called hub.
▪The central hub is attached to the febrile through nine radial fibres called spokes.
▪ Together they form "cart wheel structure."
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Where is it found?
》 The centrioles are present in centrosome of cells. They lie on centrosphere.
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What are it's functions?
》 They function as basal bodies.
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What are basal bodies?
》 A basal body is a part of cells which can give rise to cilium or flagellum.
