NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
- APachytene
- BLeptotene
- CZygotene
- DDiakinesis
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Correct answer: D
Diakinesis is the final stage of meiotic
prophase 1. In this stage the two
homologous chromosomes do not
separate completely but remain
attached together at one or more
points as indicated by ‘X’ arrangement
known as chiasmata. The
displacement of chiasmata is termed
as terminalisation of chiasmata
which is completed in diakinesis
phase.
Bivalents are formed in zygotene stage and crossing over takes place in pachytene stage.
Compaction of chromosomal material occurs in leptotene stage.
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