Which structure serves as the MTOC (Microtubule Organizing Center) for the axoneme of a cilium?
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Correct answer: Basal body
Basal bodies are structures located at the base of cilia and flagella. They are derived from centrioles and serve as the nucleation site for the growth of axonemal microtubules.
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