MDCAT Biology MCQ #1705

During mitosis in a lily plant cell, a student notices the absence of centrioles. In which group of organisms is this absence a standard feature?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1705

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During mitosis in a lily plant cell, a student notices the absence of centrioles. In which group of organisms is this absence a standard feature?

    • A) Mosses
    • B) Angiosperms
    • C) Lower fungi
    • D) Primitive algae

    Answer: Angiosperms

    Explanation: Higher plants lack centrioles and form spindle fibers through a different mechanism, whereas animal cells rely on centrioles for spindle organization.