Centrioles, which form the basal body of cilia or flagella and facilitate cell division, are typically found in:
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Correct answer: Animal cells
Centrioles are non-membrane bound organelles present in almost all animal cells to help in spindle formation. They are notably absent in the cells of higher plants.
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