The structure that helps in the formation of cilia and flagella is

a

plastid

b

centriole

c

golgi bodies

d

lysosome

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Evelyn_star
4 months ago

The answer is centrioles because the structure that does the formation is called the Basal Body which is derived from Centrioles.

Raphaelle
3 months ago

Centrioles are tubular structures mostly found in eukaryotic cells which are composed mainly of the protein tubulin.

STRUCTURE OF CENTRIOLE
A centriole consists of a cylindrical structure made with nine triplets microtubules that surround the periphery of the centriole while the center has a Y-shaped linker and a barrel-like structure that stabilizes the centriole.
.Another structure called cartwheel is present in a centriole which is made up of a central hub with nine spokes/filaments radiating from it.
Each of these filaments/spokes is connected to the microtubules through a pinhead.
Functions of Centriole
During cell division, centrioles have a crucial role in forming spindle fibers which assist the movement of chromatids towards their respective sides.They are involved in the formation of cilia and flagella.

Precious_Nzeribe
4 months ago

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