these microscopic powerhouses play a crucial role in cell division and are essential for maintaining the Integrity of our cells so let's unravel the mysteries of centrioles their structure and their vital functions within the cell [Music] [Music] structure of centrioles centrioles are cylindrical microtuble based structures found in animal cells they are usually present in pairs nestled near the nucleus within a region called the centrosum each centriole consists of nine sets of triple microtubules arranged in a cylindrical fashion giving them a barrel-like appearance the centrioles come in two varieties the mother centriole and the daughter centriole the mother centriole is older and serves as a template for the formation of the daughter centriole together they form the centrosum which acts as the cell's microtubule organizing Center functions of centrioles microtubule organization one of the primary functions of centrioles is to organize microtubules within the cell microtubules are Dynamic protein filaments that form the cell's structural framework known as the cytoskeleton centrioles help nucleate and anchor these microtubules allowing them to maintain the cell's shape cell division centrioles are indispensable during cell division both in mitosis and meiosis during these processes the centrioles play a pivotal role in forming the mitotic spindle a structure that segregates chromosomes into daughter cells the spindle fibers emanate from the centrioles ensuring the precise distribution of genetic material cilian and flagella formation centrioles are also involved in the formation of Celia and flagella which are hair-like structures protruding from the surface of some cells in this context the centrioles are known as basal bodies they template the formation of microtubule doublets that make up the axon e the central structural core of cilia and flagella enabling these cellular extensions to function processes like movement and sensory reception cell motility apart from cilia and flagella centrioles play a role in cell motility through the organization of microtubules that serve as tracks for motor proteins these motor proteins such as Dion and kinesin move along microtubules and transport cellular cargo allowing cells to move and transport materials within the cell in summary centrioles may be small but they wield significant influence within the cell their role in microtubule organization cell division cilia and flagella formation and cell motility make them essential components for maintaining cellular integrity and function if you are looking for learning more about cell organelles you can check the playlist of organelles on our Channel thanks for tuning in and don't forget to like subscribe and share this video with your friends the future scientist until next time stay curious