Micronucleus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Micronucleus is a noun meaning (biology) A small nucleus.
Meaning
(biology) A small nucleus.
More Meanings
- (biology) The smaller of the nuclei of a ciliate protozoan (that contains genetic material).
Example Sentences
These binucleated forms have one macronucleus functional and another sexual micronucleus which is not functional in the ordinary life processes of the species.
Word Forms
- micronuclei
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include micronucleation, micron, microneme, microrganelle, microcell, microparticle.
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