Macronucleus

The larger of two types of nuclei in ciliate protozoans. It is the transcriptionally active nucleus of the vegetative cells as distinguished from the smaller transcriptionally inert GERMLINE MICRONUCLEUS.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.430.106.550, A11.284.430.214.190.875.117.550

MeSH Unique ID: D048648

Entry Terms:

• Macronuclei

Previous Indexing:

• Cell Nucleus (1965-2004)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cell Nucleus
Macronucleus

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic Structures
Organelles
Cell Nucleus
Macronucleus