GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

CELL JUNCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following structures are found only in animal cells?
A
Cell wall
B
Cytoskeleton
C
Chloroplast
D
Centrioles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: From the given structures, centriole is found only in the case of animal cells and is not seen in plant cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -(A) In animal cells, centrioles form the core structure of the centrosome, the main microtubule-organizing center.

Detailed explanation-3: -Centrioles are paired barrel-shaped organelles located in the cytoplasm of animal cells near the nuclear envelope. Centrioles play a role in organizing microtubules that serve as the cell’s skeletal system. They help determine the locations of the nucleus and other organelles within the cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Centrioles and lysosomes are found only in animal cells and not in plant cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Centrioles are found in the centrosome which is present in the cytoplasm of all animal cells. They are located close to the nucleus. The centrosome consists of two centrioles that are made up of microtubules.

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