fertilization
The union of gametes of opposite sexes during the process of sexual reproduction to form a zygote. It involves the fusion of the gametic nuclei (karyogamy) and cytoplasm (plasmogamy).
- Code: GO:0009566
- Source: Gene Ontology
- Alternative labels: syngamy
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