germarium-derived oocyte fate determination

Term ID

GO:0007294

Synonyms

• maintenance of oocyte identity
• oocyte cell fate determination

Definition

The cell fate determination process in which a germarium-derived cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into an oocyte cell regardless of its environment; upon determination, the cell fate cannot be reversed. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. 0879694238

References

Ontology

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