The resulting delamination of the two lipid monolayers causes a “lens” to form, the further growth of which creates a spherical droplet that is then released by scission at the neck.
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Scission
/ˈsɪ.ʒən/
Synonyms for "scission" (30 found)
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Noun(1 words)
cell separation
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Noun(3 words)
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8 entriesbond scissioncytokinetic scissionfactional divisionlipid scissionmembrane scissionparty splitpolymer scissionsectarian schism
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6 entriesbond scissioncell scissioncytokinetic scissionlipid scissionmembrane scissionpolymer scission
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