Multiple choice

During which of the following stages of cell division is the synaptonemal complex is formed?

  1. Mitosis

  2. Meiosis I

  3. Meiosis II

  4. Amitosis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The synaptonemal complex forms during Meiosis I (specifically zygotene sub-stage of prophase I) to facilitate synapsis between homologous chromosomes. It does not form in mitosis or meiosis II.