Yes, centrioles grow.
Centriole Growth Explained
Centrioles are essential components of cells, and their growth is critical for cell division. Here's how centriole growth works:
- Inheritance: Most new cells start with a single pair of centrioles.
- Duplication: In cells that are cycling (dividing), these centrioles separate.
- Growth from Mother Centriole: "A new daughter centriole grows from the side of each existing mother centriole." (Reference: 21-Jul-2022) This process duplicates the centrioles, ensuring each daughter cell receives a proper set.
In essence, the growth of a new centriole happens as it develops from the side of an existing, "mother" centriole.
