respiratory burst at fertilization (Q22284493)
The phase of elevated metabolic activity, during which oxygen consumption increases, that occurs at fertilization. An enhanced uptake of oxygen leads to the production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals. Capacitation
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aliases metabolic burst at fertilization
 oxidative burst at fertilization
 GO:0045729
description The phase of elevated metabolic activity, during which oxygen consumption increases, that occurs at fertilization. An enhanced uptake of oxygen leads to the production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals. Capacitation

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(P686) GO:0045729
(P2892) C1159405