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Question
90% of meiotic process takes place in prophase I
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
True. Prophase I of meiosis is a very long and complex phase, consisting of five substages (leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, diakinesis). It is estimated that prophase I occupies about 90% or more of the total time of meiosis.
Hint
Is the first phase of meiosis I the longest and most complex stage?