What is the name of the structure formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes?

What is the name of the structure formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes?
  1. Synaptonemal complex
  2. Recombination nodules
  3. Chiasmata
  4. Bivalent or tetrad

Solution

The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called a bivalent or a tetrad. These are more clearly visible at the next stage of prophase I.

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