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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