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BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMeiosisEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice

Prophase of the first meiotic division is typically longer and complex. It is subdivided into 5 phases: leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene and diakinesis. Which of the following statements is not correct about these phases?

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

The final stage of meiotic prophase I is diakinesis. This is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata. During this phase, the chromosomes are fully condensed and the meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the homologous chromosomes for separation.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionSubtopic:Meiosis
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