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diplotene
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diplotene [ˈdɪpləʊˌtiːn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which the paired homologous chromosomes separate except at the places where genetic exchange has occurred See also chiasma [1] crossing over
[from diplo- + Greek tainia band]
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Noun1.diplotene - the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis
crossing over, crossover - the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
prophase - the first stage of meiosis
phase, stage - any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"


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