Term Name: | old growing cell tip |
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Synonyms: | old growing cell end |
Definition: | A cell tip which has existed for at least one complete cell cycle, and at which polarized growth occurs. For example, in fission yeast the cell end that existed prior to cell division grows immediately after division, and contains a distinctive complement of proteins including actin cytoskeletal structures. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035840] QuickGO AmiGO |