Meiosis: how could it work?

  1. N Kleckner
  1. Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.

Abstract

A physical connection between homologs is required for reductional segregation at the first division of meiosis. This connection is usually provided by one or a few well-spaced crossovers. A speculative overview of processes leading to formation of these crossovers is presented.

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  1. PNAS August 6, 1996 vol. 93 no. 16 8167-8174
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