Term Name: | meiotic recombination checkpoint signaling |
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Synonyms: | meiotic recombination checkpoint, pachytene checkpoint, signal transduction involved in meiotic recombination checkpoint |
Definition: | A signaling process that contributes to a meiotic recombination checkpoint, that acts during late prophase I (pachytene) and prevents segregation of homologous chromosomes until recombination is completed, ensuring proper distribution of the genetic material to the gametes. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051598] QuickGO AmiGO |