Q. The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called
A) Equatorial plate
B) Kinetochore
C) Bivalent
D) Axoneme
Explanation
[Solution from source] During zygotene the homologous chromosomes pair (synapsis), and each synapsed pair is called a bivalent or tetrad. A kinetochore is the disc on the centromere for spindle attachment, not a chromosome pair. Answer (3).
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