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Exchange of genetic material takes place during ________

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diplotene

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leptotene

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C

zygotene

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pachytene

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Solution

The correct option is D pachytene

A- Diplotene – Synaptonemal complex disappears, condensation of chromosomes takes place.

B.Leptotene – Chromosomes are more clearly visible.

C.Zygotene – Synapsis takes place.

D. Pachytene –crossing over occurs, exchange of genetic material takes place.
So, the correct option is ‘pachytene’.

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