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.