State the role of centrioles other than spindle formation.

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Role of centrioles

Cilia and flagella contain the basal body which is formed by the centriole.

Microtubules arising from centrioles provide the track for motor proteins to transport vesicles within the cells.

These microtubules also help in the movement of sperm tails.

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State the role of centrioles other than spindle formation.

Identify the stage of Mitosis by inspecting the image and key changes listed.

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* Nucleolus and nuclear membrane disappears.

* Organelles disappear, formation of chromosomes.

* Centrioles organise to form spindle fibres.

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