Biology Define basal body Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:33 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:33 AM
A eukaryotic cell organelle consisting of a 9 + 0 arrangement of microtubule triplets; may organize the microtubule assembly of a cilium or flagellum; structurally identical to a centriole.