| Pronunciation: | | si'napsis
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis |
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SYNAPSIS is a 8 letter word that starts with S. |
| | See Also: | | biological process, leptotene, organic process |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The pairing of homologous chromosome pairs during prophase of the first meiotic division, when crossing over occurs. |
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Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | The pairing of homologous chromosome pairs during prophase of the first meiotic division, when crossing over occurs. |
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