Synapsis

Synapsis

The intimate association of homologous chromosomes brought about by the formation of a zipperlike structure along the length of the chromatids called the synaptonemal complex.

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synapsis

Biology; Cell biology

The alignment of chromosomes during meiosis I so that each chromosome is beside its homologue.

synapsis

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The pairing of homologous chromosomes during the prophase of the first meiotic division, when crossing over occurs.

synapsis

Biology; General

The alignment of chromosomes during meiosis I so that each chromosome is beside its homologue.

synapsis

Archaeology; Human evolution

The intimate association of homologous chromosomes brought about by the formation of a zipperlike structure along the length of the chromatids called the synaptonemal complex.

synapsis

Agriculture; Rice science

Pairing of homologous chromosomes during pachytene or zygotene.

synapsis

Medical; Health care; Medicine

The alignment of chromosomes at homologous sequences.

interstitial wear

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Archaeology; Human evolution

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formation processes

Archaeology; Human evolution

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subspecies

Archaeology; Human evolution

A geographically defined aggregate of local populations which differs with various degrees of significance (depending on the author) from other such subdivisions of the species.

variance

Archaeology; Human evolution

A statistical measure of how values vary from the mean. See also standard deviation.

euchromatin

Archaeology; Human evolution

Chromatin that is condensed during division but becomes uncoiled during interphase.

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