Micronucleus, Germline

Synonyms

Germinal Micronucleus

Germline Micronuclei

Germline Micronucleus

Micronuclei, Germline

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.