Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 26
26. Synapsis occurs between:
(a) mRNA and ribosomes
(b) spindle fibres and centromere
(c) two homologous chromosomes
(d) a male and a female gamete
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Answer : c
Hints & Solutions
(c) Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during prophase I (zygotene stage) of meiosis. The two chromosomes move together and pair corresponding along their lengths as they lie side to side. The resulting structure is called a bivalent.
