Centrioles duplicate during _______ to facilitate cell division.

metaphase

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anaphase

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prophase

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telophase

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Solution

The correct option is C prophase
Centriole is a cell organelle that is present only in animal cell. It helps in cell division. During prophase, the centriole duplicates and it starts to move towards the poles. The centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers.

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Centrioles duplicate during _______ to facilitate cell division.

The correct option is C prophase Centriole is a cell organelle that is present only in animal cell. It helps in cell division. During prophase, the centriole duplicates and it starts to move towards the poles. The centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers.

The correct option is C prophase
Centriole is a cell organelle that is present only in animal cell. It helps in cell division. During prophase, the centriole duplicates and it starts to move towards the poles. The centrioles help in the formation of the spindle fibers.