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GO: Biological Process

asymmetric cell division

Term ID
GO:0008356
Synonyms
  • asymmetric cytokinesis
  • asymmetrical cell division
  • asymmetrical cytokinesis
Definition
The asymmetric division of cells to produce two daughter cells with different developmental potentials. It is of fundamental significance for the generation of cell diversity. 11672519
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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