Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 49

49. Given below is the representation of a certain event at a particular stage of a type of cell division. Which is this stage?

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(a) Prophase I during meiosis

(b) Prophase II during meiosis

(c) Prophase of Mitosis

(d) Both prophase and metaphase of mitosis

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) The given diagram represents crossing over that takes place in pachytene stage of prophase - I during meiosis.