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Definition noun, plural: synaptonemal complexes A complex protein structure that spans the region between the paired... Read More

Organisms all use mitosis to create more cells in the body. Meiosis, a similar process, is used in some organisms to undergo... Read More

Definition noun, plural: zygotenes The sub-stage of prophase I of meiosis I in which the homologous chromosomes pair or come... Read More

Bivalent Definition What is bivalent? In genetics, bivalent is used in describing homologous chromosomes (referred to as... Read More

Definition noun The stage after zygotene and precedes diplotene, and is highlighted by homologous chromosomes shortening,... Read More

Chromatid Definition Chromatids are found inside our cells. Chromatids are condensed chromosomes distinguishable during... Read More

What is Meiosis? A simple definition of meiosis would be is this: meiosis is the process of cell division that results in... Read More

Definition noun The late stage of prophase I of meiosis I in which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and move... Read More