NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
Synapsis occurs between
- AmRNA and ribosomes
- Bspindle fibres and centromere
- Ctwo homologous chromosomes
- Da male and a female gamete.
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Correct answer: C
Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during prophase I (zygotene stage) of meiosis. The two chromosome move together and pairly corresponding along their lengths as they lie side to side. The resulting structure is called a bivalent.
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