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... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Micronucleus, Germline
... > Fluids and Secretions > Body Fluids > Body Fluid Compartments > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Micronucleus, Germline
... > Tissues > Body Fluid Compartments > Intracellular Space > Cytoplasm > Cytoplasmic Structures > Organelles > Cell Nucleus > Micronucleus, Germline

Preferred term

Micronucleus, Germline  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The smaller, reproductive, transcriptionally inert nucleus in the cells of ciliate protozoans, as distinguished from the larger, vegetative, transcriptionally active MACRONUCLEUS. Micronuclei participate in MEIOSIS and autogamy during GENETIC CONJUGATION.

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Entry terms

  • Germinal Micronucleus
  • Germline Micronucleus
  • Micronuclei, Germline

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In other languages

  • Micronoyau germinal

    French

  • Micronoyau à fonction germinale
  • Micronoyau de la lignée germinale
  • Micronoyaux germinaux
  • Micronucléus à fonction germinale
  • Micronucléus de la lignée germinale

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