Q23 / 180 · JIPMER 2019 · Botany

Synaptonemal complex is formed

  • A
    during anaphase
  • B
    during metaphase
  • C
    during prophase-II
  • Correct answer
    D
    during prophase- I of meiosis

Solution

Symptonemol complex is formed during process of meiosis. This is a complex zipper-like structure formed between homologous chromosomes during prophase-I stage of meiosis. It functions as mediator in chromosome pairing, synapsis and recombination.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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