homologous chromosome orientation in meiotic metaphase I

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Namehomologous chromosome orientation in meiotic metaphase I
IDGO_0031619
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Biological process

Related synonym

homologous chromosome orientation during meiosis, homologous chromosome orientation during meiosis I

Description

The cell cycle process in which the sister centromeres and kinetochores of one chromosome are fused and orientated so the chromosomes attach to microtubules that emanate from the same spindle pole. This process ensures that homologous l chromosomes are segregated at anaphase of meiosis I.

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