Diplotene: meaning, definitions and examples

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diplotene

 

[ หŒdษชplษ™สŠหˆtiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cell division

Diplotene is a stage in the prophase of meiosis during which homologous chromosomes begin to separate but remain connected at points called chiasmata. It follows the pachytene stage and is characterized by the chromosomes becoming more visible as they condense, while the nuclear envelope remains intact. This phase is crucial for genetic recombination and the production of gametes.

Examples of usage

  • During meiosis, cells progress through diplotene before moving to diakinesis.
  • The process of crossing over occurs significantly during the diplotene stage.
  • In plant biology, observing diplotene can help determine the fertility of pollen grains.

Translations

Translations of the word "diplotene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diploteno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคชเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคŸเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diplotรคn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฟะปะพั‚ะตะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒ—ใƒญใƒ†ใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diplotรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diploteno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””ํ”Œ๋กœํ‹ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุจู„ูˆุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒไปทไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฟะปะพั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒžแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diplotene

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diploteno

Etymology

The term 'diplotene' is derived from the Greek words 'diplous', meaning 'double', and 'tรชnรช', meaning 'stretch' or 'thread'. This reflects the nature of the chromosomes during this stage of meiotic division, where homologous chromosomes appear as paired, double-stranded structures. Diplotene is a recognized part of the meiotic process, which was first described in detail in the early 20th century as scientists began to develop a better understanding of cellular division. Meiosis, which includes the diplotene stage, is essential for sexual reproduction and has significant implications in genetics and evolution. The study of diplotene has also provided insights into chromosomal abnormalities and developments in various species, enhancing our understanding of genetic diversity.