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Pachytenes.
Pachytenes - as a noun
The third stage of the prophase of meiosis
Example Sentences
"During pachytenes, the chromosomal pairing and recombination events take place."
"The formation of chiasmata is a characteristic feature of pachytenes."
"The synaptonemal complex is fully formed during pachytenes."
"The pachytenes stage can vary in duration between different organisms."
"During pachytenes, DNA exchange between non-sister chromatids occurs."
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