Multiple choice

The third stage of the prophase-I of meiosis is:

  1. pachytene

  2. diplotene

  3. zygotene

  4. leptotene

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Explanation

Prophase I of meiosis has five stages in order: Leptotene (1st), Zygotene (2nd), Pachytene (3rd), Diplotene (4th), and Diakinesis (5th). Pachytene is characterized by crossing over between homologous chromosomes and complete synapsis.