Fusion of homologous chromosomes from the same parent is known as

Auxesis

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Autosyndesis

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The correct option is B Autosyndesis
The act of pairing of homologous chromosomes from the same parent during meiosis in polyploids is called as autosyndesis.
Non-disjunction is the failure of synapsed homologous chromosomes to separate during meiosis (anaphase). It was observed by Bridges (1916) in Drosophila.

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Separation of homologous chromosomes is known as:

p.	Mitosis	i.	Occurs in diploid cells only
		ii.	Occurs in both haploid and diploid cells
q.	Meiosis	iii.	Daughter and parent cells have same chromosome number
		iv.	Synapsis of homologous chromosomes

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