0 the whole of an organism except its reproductive cells (= those connected with the process of producing new life):
A sharp distinction between soma and germ line makes it possible to prevent acquired characters from being transmitted.
These nerve cells have three main structural parts – axon, dendrites and soma.
They find that PIWI genes and piRNAs are expressed in both the germline and soma.
Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to cross the germ line – soma barrier.
The axon conducts these impulses away from the soma or dendrites toward other neurons.
Organelles seen in the somata of neurons are also seen in astrocytes.
