STANDARDBotany-Cell Cycle and Cell Division

STANDARD Botany Meiosis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Chiasmata formation occurs during

A

Diplotene

B

Leptotene

C

Pachytene

D

Diakinesis

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The chiasmata become visible during the diplotene stage of prophase I of meiosis I. The point of attachment between the homologous chromosomes after the partial dissolution of nucleoprotein complex are called chiasmata.

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