Multiple choice

Chiasmata are x-shaped structures. Which of the following stages is marked by the terminalisation of chiasmata?

  1. Pachytene

  2. Zygotene

  3. Leptotene

  4. Diakinesis

  5. Diplotene

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Diakinesis is the final stage of meiotic prophase 1 and is marked by the terminalisation of chiasmata.