Synapsis Occurs During What Stage of Meiosis

question 36

Multiple Choice

Synapsis occurs during what stage of meiosis?

• A) anaphase I
• B) telophase II
• C) metaphase II
• D) prophase I
• E) anaphase II

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one neuron to another.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The part of the nerve cell that receives signals from another neuron at a synapse, responding to the neurotransmitters released.

Neurotransmitter Release

The process by which neurotransmitters are released from the synaptic vesicles of a neuron into the synaptic cleft to transmit signals to other neurons.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.