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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2016 · Q42
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2016 · Q42

NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
In meiosis crossing over is initiated at
  1. A
    zygotene
  2. B
    diplotene
  3. C
    pachytene
  4. D
    leptotene.
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Correct answer: C

Crossing over is a process of exchange of genetic material or chromatid segments between two homologous chromosomes. It is initiated during pachytene stage of meiosis.

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