Chiasmata formation takes place during

Prophase I

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Metaphase I

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Anaphase II

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Telophase I

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Solution

The correct option is A Prophase I
The chiasmata formation occurs during diplotene phase of prophase I of meiosis I. Chiasmata are the points of attachment between non-sister chromatids of two homologous chromosomes. It leads to an exchange of segments and creates variation.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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