Question

Is synapsis a characteristic feature seen during mitosis in the somatic cells?

Answer 1

Synapsis:

1. Synapsis is defined as the process of association of homologous chromosomes.
2. It occurs during the zygotene phase of prophase 1 of meiosis 1.
3. This particular stage is not observed during the process of mitosis.
4. Synapsis is accompanied by the formation of a complex structure called the synaptonemal complex.
5. The complex leads to the formation of bivalents or tetrads.