Question

Do plant cells have centrioles?

Answer 1

Centrioles:

1. They are the cylindrical-shaped cell organelle witnessed in the majority of eukaryotic cells.
2. They are the paired barrel-shaped organelles situated in the cytoplasm of animal and some lower plant cells.
3. Centrioles are found in animal cells, in some lower plant cells, and at the base of flagella and cilia, they are absent in higher plants.
4. Animal cells, perform an essential function in the division of cells by producing microtubule-organizing centers.
5. The lower plants exhibiting flagella do comprise centriole at the base of the flagella and it supports cell division along with cell movement.
6. Within the cell, they are primarily found close to the nucleus and are formed of nine tube-like compositions with each having three tubules.