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BIO 101 Cellular Reproduction and Heredity Objective Question

Question

In __________, homologous chromosomes start to separate but remain attached at chiasmata.
Options
A Zygotene
B Pachytene
C Diplotene
Correct Answer
D Diakinesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In Diplotene, homologs begin to repel each other but remain connected at crossover points (chiasmata).

Hint

The stage where they begin to separate ('diplo-' means double).

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