Multiple choice

During which stage of prophase does the assemblage of synaptonemal complex take place?

  1. Zygotene

  2. Leptotene

  3. Pachytene

  4. Diplotene

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Assemblage of synaptonemal complex takes place in leptotene phase. The synaptonemal complex is a protein structure that forms between homologous chromosomes (two pairs of sister chromatids) during meiosis and is thought to mediate chromosome pairing, synapsis and recombination.