id | GO:0035036   Detailed information |
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  name | sperm-egg recognition |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The initial contact step made between the sperm plasma membrane and outer layer of the egg during fertilization." [GOC:bf] |
  is_a | GO:0009988 ! cell-cell recognition |
  is_a | GO:0048610 ! cellular process involved in reproduction |
  relationship | part_of GO:0007338 ! single fertilization |