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james, a 14 - year - old male, has a rare developmental disorder. he has abnormal cell division, leading to impaired growth and development of tissues. his doctors have noted that his cells struggle to organize microtubules, leading to problems in mitosis. his body shows signs of incorrect tissue formation and asymmetry. which organelle is responsible for organizing microtubules and ensuring proper cell division?
The centrosome is the organelle in animal cells that organizes microtubules and plays a key - role in proper cell division during mitosis. It helps in the formation of the mitotic spindle which is crucial for the separation of chromosomes and correct tissue formation.
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The centrosome