Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram shows stages of prophase I during meiosis I with chromosomes becoming visible, pairing up, and forming synapsis. Which stage is characterized by the pairing of homologous chromosomes and formation of synapsis?
A
Zygotene
B
Leptotene
C
Pachytene
D
Diplotene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During the zygotene stage of prophase I in meiosis I, chromosomes begin to pair together in a process called synapsis. This is distinct from the leptotene stage where chromosomes just become visible.
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