What Is the Function of Centrioles

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the function of centrioles?

• A) They are required for DNA replication.
• B) They produce microtubules for the chromosomes to migrate along as they move to opposite poles of the cell.
• C) They cause cytokinesis via the concentric shortening of microtubules.
• D) They are the structure that holds the two daughter chromatids together at the centromere.

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