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GO: Biological Process

sperm plasma membrane disassembly

Term ID
GO:0035045
Synonyms
  • sperm plasma membrane breakdown
  • sperm plasma membrane catabolism
  • sperm plasma membrane degradation
Definition
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. 0879694238
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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