Pachytene
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One of the subdivisions of prophase I, where chromosomes counterparts are completely paired forming bivalents. It is believed that in this phase the genetic exchange occurs.[1]
Reference and external links
- ↑ Glossary of Genetic Resources. Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. Available at: <http://www.cenargen.embrapa.br/recgen/glossario/glossario.html>. Accessed: February 2011.