Meaning Of The Word Zygotene

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Zygotene? Find Zygotene meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Zygotene Meaning

Zygotene Definition
Zygotene Definition

What's The Definition Of Zygotene?

zygotene in American English
the synaptic stage of the first prophase in meiosis, during which longitudinal pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs
noun: the second stage of prophase in meiosis, during which strands of homologous chromosomes line up and become pairs

zygotene in British English
noun: the second stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes become associated in pairs (bivalents)

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Reinstallation ‐ noun: the act of…
  • Metallicize ‐ transitive verb: to make (a circuit) thoroughly…
  • Close season ‐ noun: the period of the year when it is prohibited…
  • Ironwood ‐ any of various trees, esp. hornbeam and hop hornbeam…
  • Under-report ‐ to give an insufficient account or…
  • Biotic stress ‐ a mutual or reciprocal action or influence [...]…
  • Multivocal ‐ adjective: having many meanings; adjective: having…
  • Manukau Harbour ‐ noun: an inlet of the Tasman Sea near Auckland…
  • Ceruse ‐ white lead; noun; noun: a pigment composed of…
  • Rhino ‐ nose; rhinoceros; combining form: a combining…