Which of the Following Statements About the Function of the Centrosome

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the function of the centrosome is FALSE?

• A)Microtubules emanating from the centrosome have alternating polarity such that some have their plus end attached to the centrosome while others have their minus end attached to the centrosome.
• B)Centrosomes contain hundreds of copies of the γ-tubulin ring complex important for microtubule nucleation.
• C)Centrosomes typically contain a pair of centrioles, which is made up of a cylindrical array of short microtubules.
• D)Centrosomes are the major microtubule-organizing center in animal cells.

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