Term Name: | axonemal outer doublet |
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Synonyms: | axoneme outer doublet, outer doublet, outer-doublet microtubules |
Definition: | Part of an axoneme consisting in a doublet microtubule. Nine of these outer doublets form the 9+0 axoneme, while the 9+2 axoneme also contains a central pair. Dynein arms attached to the doublets provide the mechanism of movement of the cilium. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097545] QuickGO AmiGO |