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Give the specific function of the centrosome.


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Centrosomes:

  1. Centrosomes are the structures that are present inside the cell's cytoplasm.
  2. They are composed of two vertically arranged centrioles.
  3. Centrioles are rings of microtubules.
  4. A centrosome's primary function is to assemble microtubules as well as provide a framework to the cell.
  5. It also aids to separate chromatids during cell division.

Centrosome helps in cell division by forming microtubules.


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