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pachytene

/ˈpæk.ɪ.tiːn/

/ˈpæk.ɪ.tin/

Translations

pachytenenoun

pachytenes

/ˈpæk.ɪ.tiːn/

/ˈpæk.ɪ.tin/

During the pachytene stage of meiosis, homologous chromosomes are fully synapsed.

Во время стадии пахитены мейоза гомологичные хромосомы полностью синапсированы.

pachyteneadjective

/ˈpækɪtiːn/

/ˈpækiˌtin/

Used attributively in biological contexts (e.g. "pachytene chromosomes", "pachytene stage").

pachytenenoun

the third substage of prophase I in meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes are fully synapsed and genetic crossing-over takes place

Recombination nodules become visible during pachytene as homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.

pachyteneadjective

relating to or occurring during the pachytene stage of meiosis

Pachytene chromosomes show complete synapsis and clearly visible chiasmata.