noun
- the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
Usage: biology
Examples
- During synapsis, maternal and paternal chromosomes align side by side.
- Synapsis occurs in the prophase stage of meiosis.
- Proper synapsis is essential for genetic recombination.
- Scientists study synapsis to understand chromosome behavior.
- Errors in synapsis can lead to genetic disorders.
- The synapsis process ensures accurate chromosome segregation.