Leptonema

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Leptonema

noun

  1. The <xref>stage</xref> during <xref>meiosis</xref> Prophase 1 where the <xref>chromosomes</xref> condense after S-phase and <xref>interphase</xref>, resulting in the <xref>recombination</xref> of <xref>haploid</xref> chromosome pairs with sister chromatids held by a single non-dividing <xref>centromeres</xref>, and followed by the <xref>zygotene</xref> stage.
Anagrams of Leptonema

No exact anagrams found for "leptonema". This word has a unique letter combination.

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Word Validity & Sources

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Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Leptonema"

Leptonema is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Leptonema" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "leptonema" is a medium-scoring word.