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Meaning of SYNAPSIS

Pronunciation:  si'napsis

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis
 

SYNAPSIS is a 8 letter word that starts with S.

 

 See Also: biological process, leptotene, organic process

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The pairing of homologous chromosome pairs during prophase of the first meiotic division, when crossing over occurs.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: The pairing of homologous chromosome pairs during prophase of the first meiotic division, when crossing over occurs.
 

 

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