NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
The appearance of recombination nodules on homologous chromosomes during meiosis characterizes:
- ASynaptonemal complex
- BBivalent
- CSites at which crossing over occurs
- DTerminalization
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Correct answer: C
Pachytene stage of meiosis is characterized by the appearance of recombination nodules, the sites at which crossing over occurs between non sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.
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