Micronucleus, Germline |
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| Germinal Micronucleus; Germline Micronucleus; Germline Micronuclei; Micronucleus, Germinal | |
| 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. | |