Synaptonemal Complex
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| − | <u></u>The synaptonemal complex is a | + | <u></u>The synaptonemal complex is a protein which forms between [[Homologous chromosomes|homolgous chromosomes]]. The synaptonemal complex begins to form during the zygotene phase of [[Meiosis prophase 1|Prophase I]] in [[Meiosis|Meiosis]] and is complete in the pachytene phase. Acting like a 'zipper' it holds the homologous chromosomes together, aligning them perfectly. After complete synapsis, crossing over occurs and in the diplotene phase, where the chiasma is visible, the synaptonemal complex 'unzips' and disappears. |
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Revision as of 16:39, 2 December 2011
The synaptonemal complex is a protein which forms between homolgous chromosomes. The synaptonemal complex begins to form during the zygotene phase of Prophase I in Meiosis and is complete in the pachytene phase. Acting like a 'zipper' it holds the homologous chromosomes together, aligning them perfectly. After complete synapsis, crossing over occurs and in the diplotene phase, where the chiasma is visible, the synaptonemal complex 'unzips' and disappears.
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