Practice Centrosome (only in animal cells) - 2.5.12 | 2. Cell: The Unit of Life | ICSE Class 9 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is a centrosome?

💡 Hint: Think about where it is found in the cell.

Question 2

Easy

What do centrioles do?

💡 Hint: Recall the structure's role in chromosome movement.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the centrosome?

  • Energy production
  • Microtubule organization
  • Protein synthesis

💡 Hint: Remember what the centrosome is known for.

Question 2

True or False: Plant cells contain centrosomes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the differences between plant and animal cell structures.

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Question 1

Analyze the effect of a centrosome malfunction during mitosis. What are the potential consequences for the daughter cells?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the centrosome in organizing microtubules and its impact on chromosomal integrity.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the centrosome's function in animal cells with that of the mitotic spindle in plant cells. Discuss the mechanisms that ensure successful cell division in both.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each type of cell maintains its structural integrity and division despite having different components.

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