centrioles

(noun)

Centrioles are a very important part of centrosomes, which are involved in organizing microtubules in the cytoplasm. In general, each centriole of the centrosome is based on a nine triplet microtubule assembled in a cartwheel structure, and contains centrin, cenexin, and tektin.

Related Terms

Examples of centrioles in the following topics:

  • Centrosome

    • two orthogonally arranged centrioles .
    • The centrioles are surrounded by
    • The mother centriole just aids in the accumulation of materials required for the assembly of the daughter centriole.
    • Many cells can completely undergo interphase without centrioles.
    • Outline the role of the centrosome and centrioles in the cell cycle

  • Phylogeny of the Eukarya

    • The last common ancestor of all eukaryotes is believed to have been a phagotrophic protist with a nucleus, at least one centriole and cilium, facultatively aerobic mitochondria, sex (meiosis), a dormant cyst with a cell wall of chitin, cellulose, and peroxisomes.