Synapsis occurs between

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.

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