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pachynema

UK
/ˌpæk.ɪˈniː.mə/
US
/ˌpæk.ɪˈniː.mə/

Translations

pachynemanoun
pachynemas
pl
UK
/ˌpæk.ɪˈniː.mə/
US
/ˌpæk.ɪˈniː.mə/
During meiosis, the pachynema stage is crucial for genetic recombination.
Во время мейоза стадия пахинемы является ключевой для генетической рекомбинации.
pachynemaadjective
UK
/ˌpækɪˈniːmə/
US
/ˌpækəˈniːmə/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to the pachynema stage of meiosis’.

Definitions

pachynemanoun
A stage in the prophase of meiosis during which the chromosomes thicken and become more visible, and homologous chromosomes are fully paired.
During pachynema, the homologous chromosomes are tightly aligned, allowing for genetic recombination.
pachynemaadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the pachynema stage of meiosis.
Pachynema chromosomes exhibit tight synapsis facilitating crossover events.
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