Pachytene (Noun)
Meaning
The third stage of the prophase of meiosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- During pachytene, homologous chromosomes are closely paired and undergo crossing over, increasing genetic diversity.
- The pachytene stage is characterized by the formation of a synaptonemal complex, which facilitates the exchange of genetic material.
- In pachytene, the chromosomes are condensed and visible under a microscope, allowing for the observation of chromosomal abnormalities.
- The pachytene stage is a critical period in meiosis, as it is during this time that genetic recombination occurs.
- Pachytene is the stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes are aligned in a specific manner, allowing for the exchange of genetic material.