Genetics Glossary: Centrioles
Saturday May 13, 2006
Centrioles are cylindrical structures that are composed of groupings of microtubules arranged in a 9 + 3 pattern.
Centrioles replicate in the interphase stage of mitosis. They help to organize the assembly of microtubules during cell division.
Centrioles are formed in animal cells, but not plant cells.
Additional Reading:
Cell Biology Glossary
Glossary of cell biology related terms.
Mitosis
In mitosis, the replicated genetic material in a parent cell is equally distributed to two daughter cells.
Centrioles replicate in the interphase stage of mitosis. They help to organize the assembly of microtubules during cell division.
Centrioles are formed in animal cells, but not plant cells.
Additional Reading:
Cell Biology Glossary
Glossary of cell biology related terms.
Mitosis
In mitosis, the replicated genetic material in a parent cell is equally distributed to two daughter cells.
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