A cell in mitotic prophase can be distinguished from a cell in meiotic prophase by?

Formation of tetrad in a meiotic cell

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The terminalisation of chiasmata in late prophase of mitosis

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Zipping in early prophase of mitosis

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Presence of only half as many chromosomes in the meiotic cell

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Solution

The correct option is A Formation of tetrad in a meiotic cell
The formation of tetrad is a special characteristic of Prophase 1 of meiosis 1.
The homologous pair aligns with each other and gets ready for crossing over.
So, the correct option is 'Formation of tetrad in a meiotic cell'.

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