Term Name: | A axonemal microtubule |
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Synonyms: | A tubule |
Definition: | A complete microtubule with 13 protofilaments that fuses with an incomplete microtubule called B tubule (containing 10 protofilaments only) to form an axonemal outer doublet. Inner and outer dynein arms, as well as the radial spoke, are attached to the A tubule. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097649] QuickGO AmiGO |