Term: zygote
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Z06753

Definition:
The cell obtained as a result of complete or partial fusion of meiotically (cf. meiosis) produced cells.

Related Terms:
1) fusion (<em>in biotechnology</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02563).
2) meiosis (<em>in biotechnology</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M03818).

Source: PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 168 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)

Citation: 'zygote' 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.Z06753

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