During meiosis I , in which stage synapsis takes place?

Step-by-step solution

Prophase I is subdivided into five phases, viz. Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis. Leptotene: During this stage, the chromosomes become gradually visible under a light microscope. Compaction of chromosomes continues throughout this phase. Zygotene: Chromosomes start pairing together. This process is called synapsis. The paired chromosomes are called homologous chromosomes. The formation of synapsis is accompanied by the formation of the synaptonemal complex. Pachytene: Recombination nodules a