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Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEETNEET 2021
Options:
  • A Leptotene
  • B Zygotene
  • C Diakinesis
  • D Pachytene
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Diakinesis
The final stage of meiotic prophase I is diakinesis. This is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata. During this phase, the chromosomes are fully condensed and the meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the homologous chromosomes for separation.

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