Synapsis is a pairing of ___________ chromosome.

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Synapsis:
Synapsis is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis.
It allows the matching up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation and possible chromosomal crossover between them.
Synapsis takes place during prophase 1 of meiosis.
Final answer: Synapsis is the process of the pairing of two homologous chromosomes.

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