adjective. Relating to or based on relationship to the father or descent through the male line: in Polynesia inheritance of land was predominantly patrilineal. More example sentences. 1  Polygyny is prevalent and even in groups without traditional patrilineal descent, Islam has strengthened male control of women.elating to or based on relationship to the father or descent through the male line: in Polynesia inheritance of land was predominantly patrilineal.
The cell nucleus is a membrane bound structure that contains the cell's hereditary information and controls the cell's growth and reproduction. It is the command center of a eukaryotic cell and is commonly the most prominent organelle in a cell.
Objectives By the end of this unit the student should be able to: 1. List the major structural components of the nucleus 2. Name the fundamental properties of DNA 3. Explain the role of proteins in the organization of DNA, chromatin and chromosomes 4. Outline the structure and functions of nuclear pores 5.