axonemal basal plate

Term ID

GO:0097541

Synonyms

• axoneme basal plate
• basal plate

Definition

Part of the axoneme consisting of a highly electron-dense region at the distal end of the ciliary transition zone within the axonemal lumen at which the axonemal central pair of microtubules is connected to the rest of the axonemal structure. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO