What is the process of association between chromosomes called during the zygotene stage of meiosis?

What is the process of association between chromosomes called during the zygotene stage of meiosis?
  1. Synapsis
  2. Recombination
  3. Crossing over
  4. Chromosomal compaction

Solution

During the zygotene stage of meiosis, the process of association between chromosomes is called synapsis. This results in the formation of paired chromosomes, called homologous chromosomes.

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