Synapsis
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synapsis-320-898212
title:
Synapsis
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Synapsis or Syzygy is the pairing of two chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them. Synapsis takes place during prophase I of meiosis. When homologous chromosomes synapse, their ends are first attached to the nuclear envelope. These end-membrane complexes then migrate, assisted by the extranuclear cytoskeleton, until matching ends have been paired. Then the intervening regions of t
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Biological phenomenon in meiosis
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synapsis
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2024-03-25T22:02:32Z
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