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Centrioles and centrosomes occur in the cells of

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Green plants
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Animals
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Bacteria and cyanobacteria
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Both B and C
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Solution

The correct option is D Animals
  • Centrioles occur in the centrosomes.
  • The centrosome is a cellular organelle which is the main microtubule organizing centre in an animal cell which also regulates the process of cell-cycle.
  • They are made up of two centrioles which are right angled to each other and is composed of a protein known as tubulin.
  • Centrioles are found the in cilia and flagella (small hair-like projections) in animal cells and cells of few lower plant.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Animals'.

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