macronucleus
Paramecium's gene-expression center
A macronucleus is the larger of the two nuclei in ciliate protozoans.
It controls the non-reproductive functions of the cell.
ciliate
Ciliated slipper-shaped protozoan
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- binary fissionAsexual splitting into two
- contractile vacuoleWater-expelling organelle in protists
- pellicleThin organic membrane
structure
Nuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- genetic materialInherited biological information
- organelleSubcellular functional unit
function
Written version of speech
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- epigeneticsHeritable expression changes, sequence intact
microscopy
Applying dye or pigment
- micrographMicroscope photograph
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- electron microscopyImaging via focused particle beams
- magnificationDegree of visual enlargement
specimen · slide · resolution · imaging · cytology · confocal
paramecium
Ciliated slipper-shaped protozoan
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- binary fissionAsexual splitting into two
- contractile vacuoleWater-expelling organelle in protists
chromatin
Nuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- genetic materialInherited biological information
transcription
Written version of speech
- gene expressionDNA to functional product
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- epigeneticsHeritable expression changes, sequence intact
staining
Applying dye or pigment
- micrographMicroscope photograph
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- electron microscopyImaging via focused particle beams
magnification · specimen · slide · resolution · imaging · cytology · confocal
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