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synizesis

synizesis

9.9
A dense clumping of a cell's DNA on one side of the nucleus during cell division that makes sex cells
  • noun
  • /sɪˈnɪzɪs/
  • Specialized
: sinizesis
  • During meiosis, synizesis can be observed as chromatin condenses on one side of the nucleus.

Examples

  • During prophase, synizesis occurs in the nucleus.

  • Some researchers debate the significance of synizesis in plant gametogenesis.

  • The phenomenon of synizesis puzzled early cytologists studying cell division.

  • The process of synizesis is crucial for meiosis.

  • During meiosis, synizesis is observed when chromatin condenses into a dense mass at one side of the nucleus.

  • Researchers discussed synizesis as a key step in the chromatin restructuring during the prophase phase of meiosis.

  • The role of synizesis in the condensation of chromatin during meiosis has intrigued many scientists.

Synonyms

synezesis
vssynizesis
  • Specialized
9.9

The thread-like material that forms chromosomes moves to one side of the nucleus during meiosis

describes chromatin compacting into a dense mass at one side

Surface Forms

synizesis singular
synizeses plural

Etymology

Synizesis comes from Greek parts: syn- meaning 'together', as in sync or 'synchronize', and -izesis from a root meaning 'to sit' or 'come together'. So synizesis literally means 'sitting together' or 'coming together', which fits the idea of chromatin gathering on one side of the nucleus during cell division.