Pronucleus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pro·nu·cle·i [proh-noo-klee-ahy, -nyoo-]. /proʊˈnu kliˌaɪ, -ˈnyu-/. Cell Biology.
  1. either of the gametic nuclei that unite in fertilization to form the nucleus of the zygote.
noun plural -clei (-klɪˌaɪ)
  1. the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization
Pronucleus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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