NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
In meiosis crossing over is initiated at
- Azygotene
- Bdiplotene
- Cpachytene
- Dleptotene.
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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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