In meiosis crossing over is initiated at

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In meiosis, crossing over is initiated at

Options

(a) Pachytene
(b) Leptotene
(c) Zygotene
(d) Diplotene

Correct Answer:

Pachytene

Explanation:

Leptotene is Condensation of chromatin.Zygotene is Synapsis of homologous chromosomes.Pachytene is Crossing over.Diplotene is Dissolution of synaptonemal complex and appearance of chiasmata and Diakinesis is Terminalisation of chiasmata.

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Topics: Cell Structure and Functions (413)
Subject: Biology (4253)

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