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chiasma

UK
/kaɪˈæzmə/
US
/kaɪˈæzmə/

Translations

chiasmanoun
chiasmata
pl
UK
/kaɪˈæzmə/
US
/kaɪˈæzmə/
chiasmaBiologie.
The chiasma is crucial for genetic diversity as it allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
Le chiasma est essentiel à la diversité génétique, car il permet l’échange de matériel génétique entre chromosomes homologues.
chiasma optiqueAnatomie.
The optic chiasma is an essential structure for binocular vision, allowing the brain to process visual information from both eyes.
Le chiasma optique est une structure essentielle à la vision binoculaire, permettant au cerveau de traiter les informations visuelles provenant des deux yeux.
Synonyms
crossing
intersection
cross
X-shaped structure

Definitions

chiasmanoun
A point at which paired chromosomes remain in contact during the first metaphase of meiosis, and at which crossing over and exchange of genetic material occur between the strands.
The chiasma is crucial for genetic diversity as it allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
The crossing of optic nerves in the brain, where the optic nerves from each eye partially cross over to the opposite side of the brain.
The optic chiasma is an essential structure for binocular vision, allowing the brain to process visual information from both eyes.
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