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Microtubules are present in

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Bacteria

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Viruses

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Animal cells

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Mycoplasma

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Solution

The correct option is C Animal cells
Microtubules are filamentous structures formed from centrioles, which are involved in chromosomal separation during cell division. Nine triplets microtubules together form basal body. They are present in animal cells. Therefore, option C is correct.

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