Karyogamy is the final step in the process of fusing together two haploid eukaryotic cells, and refers specifically to the fusion of the two nuclei. Before karyogamy, each haploid cell has one complete copy of the organism`s genome. In order for karyogamy to occur, the cell membrane and cytoplasm of each cell must fuse with the other in a process.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyogamy
(from the article `fungus`) ...of two protoplasts (the contents of the two cells), brings together two compatible haploid nuclei. At this point, two nuclear types are present in ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/k/13