In which of the following cell, centriole is absent?
A
Epithelial cell
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B
Gland cell
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C
Liver cell
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D
Nerve cell
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Solution
The correct option is D Nerve cell Centriole is absent in nerve cells. Once nerve cells and red blood cells become specialized they leave the cell cycle and will no longer divide so there is no need for centrioles.