In the pachytene stage:

  • A
    Chromosomes are thin and long
  • B
    Homologous chromosomes undergo crossing over
  • C
    Bivalents become very short and chiasmata move towards ends of chromosomes
  • D
    Chromosomes have reached poles

Explore More

Similar Questions

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase $I$.
Statement $II$: Meiosis $I$ resembles mitosis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

$A$ bivalent of meiosis $I$ consists of

Which of the following disappear and disintegrate by the end of $Diakinesis$?

Assertion : The stage between two mitotic divisions is called interkinesis.
Reason : Interkinesis is generally short lived.

What is the exchange of chromosomal segments between maternal and paternal chromosomes during meiosis called?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo