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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell physiology
  3. cell cycle
  4. cell division
  5. meiosis
  6. synaptonemal complex
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytogenetics
  3. cell cycle
  4. cell division
  5. meiosis
  6. synaptonemal complex
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytogenetics
  3. cell cycle
  4. cell division
  5. meiosis
  6. synaptonemal complex

Preferred term

synaptonemal complex

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The three-part structure of ribbon-like proteinaceous material that serves to align and join the paired homologous chromosomes. It is formed during the zygotene stage of the first meiotic division. It is a prerequisite for crossing-over.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • synaptinemal complex

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/51917

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