NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about meiosis I Prophase I and its stages are correct?
Prophase I is shorter and simpler than prophase in mitosis.
During leptonene, chromosomes start pairing together, initiating synapsis.
Zygotene is characterized by the formation of homologous chromosomes.
Prophase I is subdivided into five distinct phases based on chromosomal behavior.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option C is correct as it accurately reflects that zygotene is a stage where homologous chromosomes start pairing together. Option D is also true but not included in the correct answer as the question asks for which statements are correct, focusing on the correct aspects of the stages. Options A and B misstate the characteristics of prophase I.
Found an issue with this question?