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BIO 101 Cellular Reproduction and Heredity Objective Question

Question

In __________, crossing over occurs, forming chiasmata.
Options
A Leptotene
B Zygotene
C Pachytene
Correct Answer
D Diplotene
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

During Pachytene, crossing over (genetic exchange) between non-sister chromatids occurs, visible as chiasmata.

Hint

The stage where chromosomes are thick ('pachy-' means thick).

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