Question

Synapsis is defined as the pairing of ________

• A. Acentric chromosomes
• B. Non-homologous chromosomes
• C. Any chromosomes
• D. Homologous chromosomes

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Homologous chromosomes

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.