NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
The complex formed by a pair of synapsed chromosomes is called a
Options
- Akinetochore
- Bbivalent
- Caxoneme
- Dequatorial plate
Correct answer
B. bivalent
Step-by-step solution
Prophase 1 of Meiosis 1 shows presence of homologous chromosomes that start paring together. This forms a complex known as synaptonemal complex. This formation takes place during Zygotene stage of Prophase 1 . This consists of a pair of chromosomes with four chromatids and this is known as bivalent or tetrad. The crossing over occurs between non sister chromatids of bivalent in the next stage.