NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
Given below is the representation of a certain event at a particular stage of a type of cell division. Which is this stage?


- AProphase of Mitosis
- BBoth prophase and metaphase of mitosis
- CProphase I during meiosis
- DProphase -II during meiosis
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Correct answer: C
The given figure shows crossing over i.e., exchange of segments between two homologous chromosomes. Crossing over is characteristic of meiosis and occurs during pachytene stage of prophase I.
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