Pairing of homologous chromosomes that occur during zygotene stage is called ..........
A
Synapse
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B
Synapsis
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C
Crossing over
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D
Terminalisation
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Solution
The correct option is B Synapsis Synapsis (also called syndesis) is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them. Synapsis takes place during prophase I of meiosis.