Q. Synapsis occurs between:
A) mRNA and ribosomes
B) spindle fibres and centromere
C) two homologous chromosomes
D) a male and a female gamete
Explanation
[Solution from source] Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during zygotene of prophase I of meiosis, aided by the synaptonemal complex. Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores, which is a different event. Answer (3).
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