Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
A diagram shows the stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes are paired and crossing over occurs. Which phase of prophase I does this describe?
A
Leptotene
B
Zygotene
C
Pachytene
D
Diplotene
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The pachytene stage of prophase I is characterized by the occurrence of crossing over between homologous chromosomes, following their pairing in the zygotene stage.
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