Letter C

Cell fusion

The melding of two or more cells into one cell called a heterokaryon.

A heterokaryon may reproduce itself for at least several generations.

Cell fusion provides a method for assigning specific genes to specific chromosomes.

When an undifferentiated stem cell fuses with a mature differentiated cell, the resultant cell can retain the mature cell phenotype.

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