What Does Micronucleus Mean?
Micronucleus (Mn) Is the Extranuclear Bodies of the Damaged Part of Chromosome Usually Used to Assess Toxic Potential of Genotoxic Agents. from: in Vitro...
Micronucleus (MN) is the extranuclear bodies of the damaged part of chromosome usually used to assess toxic potential of genotoxic agents. From: In Vitro Toxicology, 2018.
What is the size of micronucleus?
Micronuclei formed can be of various sizes but typically varies from 1/10th to 1/100th the size of original nucleus.
What is the role of the micronucleus?
The micronucleus is a storage site for the germline genetic material of the organism. It gives rise to the macronucleus and is responsible for the genetic reorganization that occurs during conjugation (cross-fertilization).
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