Question

In which cell centriole is absent?

• A. (a) Plant cell
• B. (b) Animal cell
• C. (c) Both of above
• D. (d) None of above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) Plant cell

The correct option is (a)

Explanation of the correct option

1. Though the basic structure of plant cell and animal cell is similar but there are some differences in the structure of plant cell and animal cell.
2. Centriole is an organelle which helps in the formation of spindle fibers during cell division.
3. Plant cell do not contain centrioles and carry out their cell division without centrioles and thus it is called as anastral type of cell division.

Explanation of the incorrect option

Option (b) Centrioles are present in animal cell only and helps in formation of aster rays or spindle fibers during cell division.

Final answer

Centriole is absent in plant cell.