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Aster

(Science: cell biology) star shaped cluster of microtubules radiating from the polar microtubule organising centre at the start of mitosis.


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Could animal sperm fertilize a human egg?

... in "instantaneous abortion" and development can continue through gastrulation (cf. Boveri). This development occurs even though 2(+) asters are introduced into the egg, which royally f***s up the partitioning of chromosomes during the first cell division. And no, the embryo would ...

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by snowcapk
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:01 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Could animal sperm fertilize a human egg?
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Mitosis Question

... consist of a pair of centrioles, migrate to opposite sides of the cells poles during prophase. During this time microtubes are made and they make asters and spindle fibres. This only occurs in plant, for plants cannot create aster. Thanks anyway.

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by kidarms
Thu Apr 21, 2005 9:41 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Mitosis Question
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