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.
The nucleus is made up of several key structures and these include: -. Chromatin-combination of DNA, RNA and proteins that make up the chromosomes. Nuclear envelope-double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus. Nucleolus-where ribosomes are made. Nucleosomes-short lengths of DNA coiled around histone proteins.