asynapsis
/ˌeɪsɪˈnæpsɪs/
noun
- The failure of paired chromosomes to join together during cell division, especially in meiosis.
- The scientist observed asynapsis under the microscope in the mutant cells.
- In some plants, asynapsis results in reduced fertility.
- Asynapsis can lead to genetic disorders because chromosomes do not pair correctly.
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