Meaning Of The Word Synapsis

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Synapsis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Synapsis?

synapsis in American English
the association side by side of homologous maternal and paternal paired chromosomes in the early stages of meiosis
noun: the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis

synapsis in British English
noun: the association in pairs of homologous chromosomes at the start of meiosis

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