When synapsis is complete all along the chromosomes, the cell is said to have entered a stage called

Options

A. zygotene
B. pachytene
C. diplotene
D. diakinesis

Answer

B

Explanation

The synapsis, pairing of homologous chromosomes takes place during zygotene. Synapsis results in the formation of bivalents during zygotene. The formation of special proteinaceous structure called synaptonemal complex occur. After zygolene stage cell entered in pachytene stage in which the bivalents become spiralled, shortened and thickened.