Question

<) The process of pairing of chromosomes together is called ____​

Answer 1

Answer:

Synapsis occurs during second stage of prophase called zygotene. During this tage chromosomes start pairing together and this process of association is called synapsis. Such paired chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes.

Answer 2

Synapsis (also called syndesis) is the pairing of two chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them.