If an Animal Cell Lacked Centrioles, It Would Not Be

Question

If an animal cell lacked centrioles, it would not be able to
A) move.
B) synthesize proteins.
C) produce DNA.
D) metabolize sugars.
E) divide.

Accepted Answer

Centrioles are important structures involved in cell division, specifically in the formation of spindle fibers that help separate the chromosomes during mitosis. Therefore, a lack of centrioles would impair the ability of an animal cell to divide properly. However, it would not affect the cell's ability to move, synthesize proteins, produce DNA, or metabolize sugars.