Ciliates have diploid, multiple micronuclei for sexual reproduction and a single, polyploid macronucleus controlling metabolism and growth.
Micronuclei in ciliates are diploid, numerous, and involved in sexual reproduction; Macronuclei are single, polyploid, and control cell metabolism and growth.
| Front | Micronuclei vs Macronuclei of ciliates: .haploid? .number in cell .function |
|---|---|
| Back | Micronuclei: diploid one or more involved in sexual reproduction Macronuclei: polyploid just one controls cell metabolism & growth |
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