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BIO 101 Cellular Reproduction and Heredity Objective Question

Question

In __________, homologous chromosomes pair up (synapsis) to form bivalents or tetrads.
Options
A Leptotene
B Zygotene
Correct Answer
C Pachytene
D Diplotene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Zygotene is characterized by synapsis, where homologous chromosomes align and pair precisely.

Hint

The stage with 'zygo-' meaning union or pairing.

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