Question
Zoology Question on Cell cycle and cell division
Which of the following event occurs during the Diplonema/Diplotene stage of meiosis ?
A
Reduction in the number of chiasmata
B
Separation of the paired chromosomes except at the chiasmata
C
Crossing-over and recombination between homologous chromatids
D
Pairing of homologous chromosomes and synaptonemal complex formation
Answer
Separation of the paired chromosomes except at the chiasmata
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (B) : Separation of the paired chromosomes except at the chiasmata.