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pachytene [′pak·ə‚tēn] (cell and molecular biology) The third stage of meiotic prophase during which paired chromosomes thicken, each chromosome splits into chromatids, and breakage and crossing over between nonsister chromatids occur. Also known as pachynema. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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