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Centrosomes are not present in:

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Cells of higher plants

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Cells of lower plants

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Cells of higher animals

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Cells of lower animals

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Solution

The correct option is A Cells of higher plants
The centrosome is an organelle containing two cylindrical structures called centrioles. It is not present in cells of higher plants. Plant cells have simpler microtubule organizing centers for cell division.

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