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vegetative cell

vegetative cell
Danh từ
Số nhiều: vegetative cells

This term is used primarily in botany and microbiology to distinguish the active, growing state of an organism from its dormant or reproductive states. It describes a cell focused on biomass accumulation and nutrient absorption, contrasting sharply with spores or gametes which are specialized for survival or reproduction.

In a laboratory or academic context, the term is highly technical and neutral. It is rarely used outside of biological sciences, as the word "vegetative" in common parlance often refers to a state of unconsciousness or inactivity, whereas in this specific biological sense, it denotes the peak of metabolic activity and growth.

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Danh từvegetative cell

A cell of a plant, fungus, or algae that is involved in growth, metabolism, and nutrition rather than in the production of spores or gametes.

The vegetative cell expands rapidly during the growth phase of the organism.

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