axonemal outer doublet

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Nameaxonemal outer doublet
IDGO_0097545
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

axoneme outer doublet

Description

Part of an axoneme consisting in a doublet microtubule. Nine of these outer doublets form the 9+0 axoneme, while the 9+2 axoneme also contains a central pair. Dynein arms attached to the doublets provide the mechanism of movement of the cilium.

Related synonym

outer-doublet microtubules

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