"cytoplasmic determinant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cytoplasmic determinants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cytoplasmic determinant (plural cytoplasmic determinants)
  1. (biology) A substance, present in an egg or blastomere, that determines the fate of those cells that inherit it during cleavage. Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-cytoplasmic_determinant-en-noun-Tun1sAWe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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