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which stage of meiotic prophase shows te...

which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chaismata as its distinctive feature?

A

Zygotene

B

Diakinesis

C

Pachytene

D

Leptotene

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The correct Answer is:
B
• In meiosis I, chiasmata (X shaped structure) is formed in diplotene stage while terminalisation of chiasmata in diakinesis stage.
• Bivalents are formed in zygotene stage and crossing over takes place in pachytene stage.
• Compaction of chromosomal material occurs in leptotene stage.
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