The centriole is a key component of the microtubule organizing center in the cell.
Centrioles play a crucial role in cell division by organizing the spindle fibers.
The centriole is a structural component of the centrosome in animal cells.
Centrioles are involved in the process of mitosis, ensuring proper chromosome segregation.
Centrioles are also found at the base of cilia, helping in their formation and function.