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Question
During meiosis, synapsis occurs in the: A. Leptotene B. Zygotene C. Pachytene D. Diplotene
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Synapsis, the precise pairing of homologous chromosomes, begins during the zygotene stage of prophase I. In leptotene, chromosomes start condensing. In pachytene, crossing over occurs. In diplotene, chiasmata become visible.
Hint
This is the 'yoking together' stage.