PACHYTENE
(noun)Definitions
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Pachytene.
Pachytene - as a noun
The third stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example Sentences
"During pachytene, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material."
"The synaptonemal complex forms during pachytene to ensure proper chromosome pairing."
"Crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurs during pachytene."
"The duration of pachytene varies among different organisms."
"During pachytene, DNA repair mechanisms are activated to fix any DNA damage."
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