Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
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Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
✓ Correct answer: b) Diakinesis
ExplanationDiakinesis is the final stage of meiotic prophase I and is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata.Leptotene is the first stage of meiotic prophase I and in this stage, the chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope.Zygotene is the second stage of prophase I and this stage is characterised by synapsis.Pachytene is the third stage of meiotic prophase I and this stage is characterised by the appearance of recombination nodules.
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