Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Write the functions of the following
(a) Centromere
(b) Cell wall
(c) Smooth ER
(d) Golgi apparatus
(e) Centrioles
BiologyCell - The Unit of Life
Solution:
1401 Upvotes Verified Answer
(a) Centromere is required for proper chromosome segregation. The centromere consists of two sister chromatids. It is also necessary for attachment of chromosomes to the spindle apparatus during mitosis and meiosis.


(b) Cell wall gives a definite shape to the cell and protects the cell from mechanical injury and infections. It also aids in cell to cell interaction and acts as a barrier for undesirable macromolecules.
(c) Smooth ER helps in synthesis of lipids, metabolism of carbohydrates, regulation of calcium concentration, drug detoxification and attachment of receptors on cell membrane proteins.
The smooth ER also contains enzymes-glucose 6 phosphatase, which converts glucose 6 phosphate to glucose essential in glucose metabolism.

(d) Golgi apparatus is an important site for the formation of glycoprotein and glycolipids also involved in the synthesis of cell wall materials and plays an important role in formation of cell plate during cell divisionas well.

(e) Centrioles form the base body of cilla and flagella and spindle fibres that gives rise to spindle apparatus during cell division in animal cells. They help in formation of microtubules and sperm tail. They also help in cell division by forming asters, which acts as spindle pole.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.