Q40 / 231 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Which stage of prophase I of meiosis lasts for many days?

A
Pachytene
Correct answer
B
Diplotene
C
Diakinesis
D
Leptotene

Solution

During meiosis in animals, cell gets arrested in Diplotene, and this is of longest duration. In egg laying birds, maximum yolk proteins are synthesized during diplotene stage.

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

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