Q189 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Zoology

Crossing over occurs in

  • A
    zygotene
  • B
    leptotene
  • Correct answer
    C
    pachytene
  • D
    diplotene

Solution

Crossing over ie, exchange of segments between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosome occurs in pachytene stage of prophase-I (meiosis-I).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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