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HETEROCARYON [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A cell, fungal hypha or mycelium that contains nuclei of more than one genetic make-up. The usual form is as a dikaryon with two nuclei per cell each derived from a separate mating strain. In the sexual phase of the life cycle, these nuclei act as gametic nuclei and fuse to form the zygote.

OBS

It may be artificially produced by fusion of different plant cells or animal cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Cellule binucléée (ou multinucléée), dans laquelle coexistent et se maintiennent par multiplication deux (ou plusieurs) noyaux, génétiquement différents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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