Question

    Crossing over takes place in which stage of cell

    cycle?
    A Leptotene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Zygotene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pachytene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Diplotene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pachytene is the third stage of meiosis prophase-1 (a five-stage process). It is preceded by the zygotene stage, where synapsis, i.e. pairing of homologous chromosomes take place.

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