Preferred Label : micronucleus, germline;
MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : germinal micronucleus; micronuclei, germline; germline micronuclei; micronucleus, germinal; germline micronucleus;
Origin ID : D048631;
UMLS CUI : C1449863;
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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.