Pachytene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pachytene is a noun meaning (biology) The third stage of prophase 1 of meiosis, during which the chromosomes shorten and divide into four chromatids.
Meaning
(biology) The third stage of prophase 1 of meiosis, during which the chromosomes shorten and divide into four chromatids.
Word Forms
- pachytenes
Synonyms for pachytene
Depending on context, synonyms include pachynema.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diplotene, prometaphase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase, interphase.
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