Multiple choice

Match the following:

a. Leptotene stage 1. During this stage, chromosomes start pairing together and this process is called synapsis.
b. Zygotene stage 2. During this stage, under a light microscope, chromosomes become gradually visible.
c. Pachytene stage 3. During this stage, bivalent chromosomes clearly appear as tetrads.

  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  4. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  5. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. During leptotene stage, under a light microscope, chromosomes become gradually visible. During zygotene stage, chromosomes start pairing together and this process is called synapsis. During pachytene stage, bivalent chromosomes clearly appear as tetrads.

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