GO_term: GO:0000238   

GO:0000238	Definition	The second stage of prophase I in meiosis, in which each chromosome pairs with its homolog; the two become aligned and the synaptonemal complex forms between them.
		Progression through the second stage of prophase I in meiosis, in which each chromosome pairs with its homolog; the two become aligned and crossing over may occur.
	Term	zygotene
	Type	Biological_process
	Child	Component	GO:0007129
	Parent	Component_of	GO:0007128
	Attributes_of	Index	Ancestor (30)
			Descendent (23)

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