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  1. Centrosome - Wikipedia

    The centrosome (Latin centrum 'centre' + Greek sōma 'body') (archaically cytocentre [1]) is a non-membrane bounded organelle in the animal cell [2] that serves as the main microtubule …

  2. Centrosome - National Human Genome Research Institute

    1 day ago · A centrosome is a cellular structure involved in the process of cell division. Before cell division, the centrosome duplicates and then, as division begins, the two centrosomes move to …

  3. Centrosomes - Structure, Function, Location, and FAQs

    Jul 23, 2025 · Centrosomes are cell organelles which play a crucial role in cell division and organization. The centrosome location is near the nucleus. The structure of centrosomes …

  4. Centrosome – Definition, Structure, Functions, & Diagram

    Feb 17, 2023 · The centrosome is described as the animal cell’s main microtubule-organizing center (MOTC). It comprises two centrioles surrounded by an electron-dense matrix called the …

  5. Centrosome - Definition, Function and Quiz | Biology Dictionary

    Feb 10, 2021 · Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main microtubule-organizing centers for animal cells. Centrosomes are made up of two, barrel-shaped clusters of microtubules …

  6. Centrosomes - Definition, Structure, Functions, Diagram

    The centrosome is an organelle located near the nucleus of animal cells. It is the principal microtubule-organizing center and serves as a hub for microtubule nucleation, anchoring, and …

  7. Centrosomes - Definition, Location and Function

    First discovered in 1875 by Walther Flemming, centrosomes are important organelles primarily involved in cell division and are commonly found in animal cells. Also known as major …

  8. The Centrosome, a Multitalented Renaissance Organelle - PMC

    The centrosome acts as a microtubule-organizing center (MTOC) from the G1 to G2 phases of the cell cycle; it can mature into a spindle pole during mitosis and/or transition into a cilium by …

  9. The Centrosome: Its Structure, Function, and Role in Disease

    Jul 19, 2025 · The centrosome is a small, non-membrane-bound organelle found near the center of animal cells. It functions as the primary microtubule-organizing center (MTOC), playing a …

  10. Centrosome- Definition, Structure, Functions, Diagram

    Feb 26, 2022 · What is Centrosome? Centrosomes are cellular components that appear like a disc in shape and are internally built by microtubule components and play important role in cell …