protoplast

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A spherical, osmotically-sensitive cell without its cell wall but retaining an intact cell membrane. Protoplasts are used to create hybrid cells via protoplast fusion.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 164 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'protoplast' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04917 RIS BibTex EndNote
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