Centrioles+and+Cytoskeleton



** Centrioles  **     **and Cytoskeleton** They are both made up of protein filaments. [|Centrioles]   guide the formation of protein bands and microtubules that make up   [|cytoskeleton].

**Structure**
 *   Centrioles~ Tubular structures in cells of some fungi and algae; in animals. They consist of nine clyndrical bundles (three per bundle) of microtubules. Normally located near the nucleus in the centrosome. The centrosome is a mass the acts as an organizing center for microtubules.
 *  Cytoskeleton~ Consist of hollow microtubules (solid, but flexible strands) and connecting filaments. Water may be loosely bound to cytoskeleton (in a eukaryote). May lose some water.

 ** Function **
 *   Centrioles~ They participate in cell reproduction.
 *  Cytoskeleton~ Holds organelles in place, or moves them around.

 Sources: Glencoe, McGraw. Bscs Biology A Molecular Approach. Columbus, Ohio: 2001 http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/C/Cytoskeleton.html