Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diakinesis

Noun

dye-uh-KIN-uh-sis

Definition

The final stage of prophase I in meiosis where chromosomes condense and become fully visible, preparing for separation during the next phase.

Examples

During diakinesis, the chromosomes are highly condensed and can be observed under a microscope.
Errors in the process of diakinesis can lead to genetic mutations in gametes.
In diakinesis, the tetrads are arranged at the cell’s equatorial plane, ready for metaphase.

Meaning

Diakinesis involves the further condensation of chromosomes and the breakdown of the nuclear envelope, facilitating the alignment and separation of homologous chromosomes.