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Biology Question on cell cycle and cell division

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage.
Statement II : The begining of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Solution

During leptotene (early prophase I), chromosomes begin to condense and become visible under the light microscope. In the diplotene stage, which is a later phase of prophase I, the synaptonemal complex (a protein structure that helps align homologous chromosomes) dissolves, signaling the beginning of this phase.