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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.

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