During meiosis, crossing over takes place in
Question and options
During meiosis, crossing over takes place in
- Zygotene
- Pachytene
- Leptotene
- Diplotene
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Pachytene
Crossing over (exchange between non-sister chromatids) takes place in the pachytene stage of prophase I; chiasmata become visible in diplotene.
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