What is the function of centioles in centrosome of animal cell?

Answer 1

In animal cells the centrioles play a major role in cell division but the plant cells have the ability to reproduce even without the centrioles. In certain animal cells, like the female oocytes, some cells have have shown successful division even in the absence of the centrioles. The absence of centrioles causes divisional errors and delays in the mitotic process. It is consequently suggested that centrioles have evolved as a cell refinement, that makes mitosis a more efficient and lesser error prone process.

Answer 2

Centrioles in the centrosome of an animal cell play a crucial role in organizing the microtubules during cell division. They aid in forming the mitotic spindle, which is necessary for the separation of chromosomes during mitosis and cytokinesis. Centrioles also participate in the formation of cilia and flagella.