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GO: Biological Process

karyogamy involved in conjugation with mutual genetic exchange

Term ID
GO:0000744
Synonyms
  • karyogamy involved in conjugation without cellular fusion
Definition
During sexual reproduction, the creation of a single nucleus from two nuclei as a result of fusing the nuclear envelopes that surround each nuclei. This takes place following the mutual exchange of one of the two nuclei produced by the mitosis that follows the second meiotic nuclear division. This occurs in ciliated protozoans such as Tetrahymena.
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