Explain the structure and function of the centrosome

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Explain the structure and function of the centrosome

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Introduction

An organelle present in animal cells that lie in the intracellular fluid called cytoplasm near the nucleus is known as centrosome. Plant and fungal cells lack centrosome. Centrosome plays a major role during cell division.

 

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Structure- A daughter centriole and a mother centriole lie at an angle of 90 degrees to each other to form a centriole. The connection between these two centrioles is established by the interconnecting fibres. The centrioles in the centrosome are surrounded by an amorphous pericentriolar matrix. 

Functions- Centrosome performs many functions in the cell.

  • It helps in the division of cell and also functions to maintain chromosome number when the cell is dividing. 
  • It helps in microtubule organization during cell division.
  • It also provides structure to the cell by regulating the changes in cellular shape.

 

 

 

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