Question

Give the specific function of the following structure found in the cells.

Centrosome

Answer 1

1. The centrosomes help in cell division.
2. They maintain the chromosome number during cell division.
3. They also stimulate changes in the shape of the cell membrane by phagocytosis.
4. In mitosis, they help organise microtubules, ensuring that the centrosomes are distributed to each daughter cell.
5. They regulate the movement of microtubules and cytoskeletal structures, thereby facilitating changes in the shapes of the membranes of the animal cell.