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GO: Biological Process

meiotic metaphase chromosome alignment

Term ID
GO:0051311
Synonyms
  • metaphase plate congression during meiosis
Definition
A chromosome localization process whereby chromosomes are positioned in a specific order and orientation at the metaphase plate (spindle equator), during meiotic chromosome segregation. This alignment ensures that each daughter cell will receive the correct number of chromosomes during cell division.
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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