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Chromosome Pairing
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Definition
: The alignment of CHROMOSOMES at homologous sequences.
do not confuse SYNAPSIS with SYNAPSES (neuron cell junctions)
See Also
Crossing Over, Genetic
Examples
Synaptonemal Complex
Other names
Chromosome Pairings; Chromosomal Synapsis; Synapsis, Chromosomal; Synapsis