Micronucleus, Germline

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.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.430.106.575, A11.284.430.214.190.875.117.575

MeSH Unique ID: D048631

Entry Terms:

• Germinal Micronucleus
• Micronucleus, Germinal
• Germline Micronucleus
• Micronuclei, Germline
• Germline Micronuclei

See Also:

• Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cell Nucleus
Micronucleus, Germline

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic Structures
Organelles
Cell Nucleus
Micronucleus, Germline