Synapsis occurs between:
Options
(a) mRNA and ribosomes
(b) spindle fibres and centromere
(c) two homologous chromosomes
(d) a male and a female gamete
Correct Answer:
two homologous chromosomes
Explanation:
Synapsis (also called syndesis) is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during prophase I (zygotene stage) of meiosis. The two chromosome movetogether and pairing of corresponding points along their lengths as they lie side to side. The resulting structure is called a bivalent.