Micronucleus

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In contrast to the much larger macronucleus, a micronucleus or micronucleus or small nucleus is a nucleus in unicellular organisms such as ciliates or some foraminifera , which is used exclusively to control generative processes in the cell, e.g. B. in the process of conjugation .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Keyword “micronucleus” In: Herder-Lexikon der Biologie. Spectrum Akademischer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg 2003. ISBN 3-8274-0354-5