NEET2016Botany-Cell Division
NEET 2016 Botany Meiosis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In meiosis, crossing over is initiated at
A
zygotene
B
diplotene
C
pachytene
D
leptotene
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Crossing over occurs during the pachytene stage of prophase I in meiosis, where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.
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