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Standard X
Biology
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During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair with one another. This is known as
  1. Spiralisation
  2. Synapsis
  3. Crossing over
  4. Chiasmata

A
Crossing over
B
Spiralisation
C
Synapsis
D
Chiasmata
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Synapsis (also called syndesis) is the pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them. Synapsis takes place during prophase I of meiosis.
So, B is the correct option.

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