During which phase of prophase-I of meiosis does the process of synapsis occur?

Pachytene

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Zygotene

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Leptotene

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Diplotene

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Solution

The correct option is B Zygotene
The coming together and the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is referred to as synapsis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them.
Synapsis takes place during the zygotene stage of prophase I of meiosis.

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