Question

The number of microtubules in a centriole is:

• A. Nine triplets
• B. Nine doublets
• C. 6 triplets
• D. 6 doublets

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Nine triplets

• Centrioles are composed of long-lived microtubules arranged in nine triplets.

• However, the contribution of triplet microtubules to mammalian centriole formation and stability is unknown.