uninucleated (Meaning)
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uninucleated (a.)
Possessed of but a single nucleus; as, a uninucleated cell.
Synonyms & Antonyms of uninucleated
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uninucleated Sentence Examples
- The amoeba, a single-celled organism, is uninucleated, possessing only one nucleus.
- Red blood cells are uninucleated, allowing for efficient oxygen transport due to their streamlined shape.
- Plant cells are typically uninucleated, with the exception of certain specialized cells like endosperm.
- The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans is a model organism that is uninucleated in its adult stage.
- Megakaryocytes, the cells that give rise to platelets, are uninucleated and highly polyploid.
- Certain types of human cancer cells become uninucleated during the process of malignant transformation.
- The uninucleated nature of oocytes (egg cells) ensures that only one set of chromosomes is transmitted during fertilization.
- The uninucleated embryo of a zebrafish develops into a complex organism with millions of cells.
- Uninucleated cells have a distinct advantage in terms of metabolic efficiency and DNA replication.
- The study of uninucleated cells provides valuable insights into cellular biology and the regulation of gene expression.
FAQs About the word uninucleated
Possessed of but a single nucleus; as, a uninucleated cell.
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The amoeba, a single-celled organism, is uninucleated, possessing only one nucleus.
Red blood cells are uninucleated, allowing for efficient oxygen transport due to their streamlined shape.
Plant cells are typically uninucleated, with the exception of certain specialized cells like endosperm.
The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans is a model organism that is uninucleated in its adult stage.
