Phenomena and Processes

Chromosome Pairing

The alignment of CHROMOSOMES at homologous sequences.

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Abstract

The alignment of CHROMOSOMES at homologous sequences.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Synapsis
  • Synapsis, Chromosomal
  • Chromosomal Synapsis
  • Chromosome Pairings

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse SYNAPSIS with SYNAPSES (neuron cell junctions)

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History Note

2002

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  1. G04.144w.220w.220.687w.883w.250
  2. G04.144w.220w.220.781w.906w.250
  3. G05.113w.220.687w.883w.250
  4. G05.113w.220.781w.906w.250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chromosome Pairing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D023902. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D023902
  2. Chromosome Pairing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70578359