What is the Outcome of Synapsis, a Significant Event in Meiosis

Question

What is the outcome of synapsis, a significant event in meiosis?
A) side-by-side alignment of nonhomologous chromosomes
B) dyad formation
C) monad movement to opposite poles
D) side-by-side alignment of homologous chromosomes
E) chiasma segregation

Accepted Answer

Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. The outcome of synapsis is the side-by-side alignment of homologous chromosomes, which allows for crossing over and genetic recombination between non-sister chromatids.