zygotene

Noun

The stage of the prophase of meiosis during which the paired chromosomes become fully synapsed.

ریشه

From the Greek 'zygotos' meaning 'yoked' or 'joined' and 'tene' meaning 'stretch'.

مثال

• The chromosomes pair up during the zygotene stage.
• Zygotene is a crucial phase in meiosis.
• During zygotene, homologous chromosomes undergo synapsis.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Zygotene stage During zygotene Zygotene phase Zygotene of meiosis