Question :Describe the following: (a) synapsis (b) bivalent (c) chiasmata Draw a diagram to illustrate your answer

Question :Describe the following: (a) synapsis (b) bivalent (c) chias

1.	Question :Describe the following: (a) synapsis (b) bivalent (c) chiasmata Draw a diagram to illustrate your answer
Answer» Solution :(a) During Zygotene of Prophase-I of Meiosis homologous chromosomes start pairing, This association is called synapsis. (b) The COMPLEX formed by a PAIR of synapsed homologous chromosomes in Zygotene stage is called a bivalent. (c) During DIPLOTENE stage paired chromosomes form X shaped structure is called chaismata.