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Class 11
Botany :-NCERT Solutions - Cell cycle and cell division.

Question 7
Describe the following:
(a) synapsis
(b) bivalent
(c) chiasmata
Draw a diagram to illustrate your answer.


Answer:

(a) Synapsis

The pairing of homologous chromosomes is called synapsis. This occurs during the second stage of prophase I or zygotene.

Synapsis

(b) Bivalent

Bivalent or tetrad is a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes. They are formed during the zygotene stage of prophase I of meiosis.

Bivalent

(c) Chiasmata

Chiasmata is the site where two non sister chromatids have crossed over. It represents the site of cross-over. It is formed during the diplotene stage of prophase I of meiosis.

Chiasmata

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NCERT Botany Class 11