Diplotene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈdɪplətiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diplotene is a noun meaning (biology) The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible.
Meaning
(biology) The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible.
Word Forms
- diplotenes
Synonyms for diplotene
Depending on context, synonyms include diplonema.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include desynapsis, pachytene, zygotene, disjunction, diplochromosome, metaphase.
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