NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This long tail appendage created by MTOC’s aids the cell in swimming.
A
Flagella
B
Cilia
C
Microfiliaments
D
Golgi apparatus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The centrosome is often touted as ‘the major microtubule-organizing center of the cell, ’ generating a radial organization of microtubules well suited for the division of genomic material between daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Centrioles/basal bodies (CBBs) are microtubule-based cylindrical organelles that nucleate the formation of centrosomes, cilia, and flagella.

Detailed explanation-3: -The centrosome is the best-understood microtubule-organizing center (MTOC) and is essential in particular cell types and at specific stages during Drosophila development. The centrosome is not required zygotically for mitosis or to achieve full animal development.

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