noun
- the fusion of cell nuclei, especially during sexual reproduction in organisms
Usage: biology
Examples
- Karyogamy occurs after the fusion of gametes in many organisms.
- The process of karyogamy combines genetic material from two parent cells.
- In fungi, karyogamy may be delayed after plasmogamy.
- Karyogamy is essential for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes.
- The timing of karyogamy varies among different species.