AP BIOLOGY

HEREDITY

CROSSOVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Synaptonemal complex is a tripartite structure that consists of ____ ?
A
Lateral elements
B
Central element
C
Peripeheral element
D
A and B
E
B and C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Note: Synaptonemal complex is a tripartite structure consisting of two lateral elements and a single central element. It is made up of protein and is formed between the two homologous sister chromatids that is seen during the process of meiotic cell division.

Detailed explanation-2: -The synaptonemal complex (SC) is a protein lattice that resembles railroad tracks and connects paired homologous chromosomes in most meiotic systems. The two side rails of the SC, known as lateral elements (LEs), are connected by proteins known as transverse filaments.

Detailed explanation-3: -The synaptonemal complex (SC), a proteinaceous tripartite structure, plays an important role both as a scaffold for the close juxtaposition of homologous chromosomes and in regulating the overall process of homologous recombination. Specifically, it mediates chromosome synapsis during the lengthy prophase of meiosis I.

Detailed explanation-4: -The synaptonemal complex is a tripartite structure consisting of two parallel lateral regions and a central element. This “tripartite structure” is seen during the pachytene stage of the first meiotic prophase, both in males and in females during gametogenesis.

Detailed explanation-5: -The synaptonemal complex (SC) is a large proteinaceous structure that holds together homologous chromosomes during Meiosis, providing the structural framework for meiotic recombination and crossover formation. It is an evoluntionarily-conserved protein assembly which forms between homolgous chromosomes.

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