homologous chromosome orientation in meiotic metaphase I

Term ID

GO:0031619

Synonyms

• homologous chromosome orientation during meiosis
• homologous chromosome orientation during meiosis I

Definition

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. 15062096

References

Ontology

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