Preferred Term:
pachytene stage
Definition:
The stage in the first meiotic prophase, following zygotene stage, when crossing over between homologous chromosomes begins.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- pachytene
- pachynema (meiosis)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/123494
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