JIPMER2019BotanyCell Cycle and Cell Division
Synaptonemal complex is formed
Options
- Aduring anaphase
- Bduring metaphase
- Cduring prophase-II
- Dduring prophase- I of meiosis
Correct answer
D. during prophase- I of meiosis
Step-by-step solution
Symptonemol complex is formed during process of meiosis. This is a complex zipper-like structure formed between homologous chromosomes during prophase-I stage of meiosis. It functions as mediator in chromosome pairing, synapsis and recombination.