Q7. Describe the following:
(a) synapsis
Draw a diagram to illustrate your answer.
Synapsis- The process of the pairing of homologous chromosomes during the zygotene stage of prophase I of meiosis I is called synapsis. During synapse, a synaptonemal complex is formed by the homologous chromosome which is referred to as a bivalent or a tetrad.
Pairing of homologous chromosomes