Term Name: synaptonemal complex assembly
Synonyms: synaptonemal complex formation
Definition: The cell cycle process in which the synaptonemal complex is formed. This is a structure that holds paired chromosomes together during prophase I of meiosis and that promotes genetic recombination.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0007130]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: homologous chromosome pairing at meiosis
has parts: lateral element assembly
is a type of: cellular component assembly chromosome organization involved in meiotic cell cycle synaptonemal complex organization
positively regulated by: positive regulation of synaptonemal complex assembly
regulated by: regulation of synaptonemal complex assembly