Multiple choice

The phase during which homologous chromosomes come together to form a pair is

  1. leptotene

  2. zygotene

  3. pachytene

  4. diplotene

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Zygotene is the phase of meiosis I (prophase I) during which homologous chromosomes come together to form pairs (synapsis). This pairing is essential for crossing over and proper chromosome segregation.