NEET 2021
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2021
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Cell Cycle and Cell Division
NEET 2021 · Botany · Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata...
Which stage of meiotic prophase shows terminalisation of chiasmata as its distinctive feature?
Options
- ALeptotene
- BZygotene
- CDiakinesis
- DPachytene
Correct answer
C. Diakinesis
Step-by-step solution
The final stage of meiotic prophase I is diakinesis. This is marked by terminalisation of chiasmata. During this phase, the chromosomes are fully condensed and the meiotic spindle is assembled to prepare the homologous chromosomes for separation.