Trophonucleus definitions

trophonucleus

Synonym for macronucleus ... The larger nucleus (or sometimes nuclei) in ciliate protozoans. Derived from the micronucleus by a process of DNA polytenisation. The DNA in the macronucleus is actively transcribed. The macronucleus degenerates before conjugation. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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trophonucleus

(tro″fo-noo´kle-әs) macronucleus.
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trophonucleus

Type: Term Pronunciation: trof′ō-nū′klē-ŭs Synonyms: macronucleus2
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trophonucleus

trophonucleus The nucleus that is concerned withe the nutrition of a unicellular organism and not with its reproduction.
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