Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 42
42. The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is
(a) Pachytene
(b) Diplotene
(c) Zygotene
(d) Diakinesis
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) Diplotene is a stage of meiotic prophase which follows the pachytene and during which the paired homologous chromosomes begin to separate and chiasmata become visible.