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How enzymes locally block cell wall repair, allowing cells to fuse in an irreversible manner
Source: Phys.org · Published
The fusion of two cells is a decisive event in the sexual reproduction of many organisms. In fungi, cells must not only bring their membranes together and merge them, but also locally open their protective cell wall.
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