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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). The union of male and female gametes to form a zygote. The gradual disintegration of the sperm plasma membrane following insemination. This process is seen in Drosophila after entry of the entire sperm, surrounded by its plasma membrane, into the egg. A cellular process that results in the breakdown of a part of the cell. The controlled breakdown of any cell membrane in the context of a normal process such as autophagy. A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of a membrane. A membrane is a double layer of lipid molecules that encloses all cells, and, in eukaryotes, many organelles; may be a single or double lipid bilayer; also includes associated proteins.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: sperm plasma membrane disassembly
Acc: GO:0035045
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: The gradual disintegration of the sperm plasma membrane following insemination. This process is seen in Drosophila after entry of the entire sperm, surrounded by its plasma membrane, into the egg.
Synonyms:
  • sperm plasma membrane breakdown
  • sperm plasma membrane catabolism
  • sperm plasma membrane degradation
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
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   Term or descendants: 9 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0035045 - sperm plasma membrane disassembly (interactive image map)
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