Pairing of homologous chromosomes is called _________.
A
Crossing over
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B
Synapsis
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C
Chiasma formation
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D
Duplication
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Solution
The correct option is B Synapsis
Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. During this process, the homologous chromosomes pair up to their segregation and then chromosomal crossing over take place.