In meiosis, crossing over is initiated at

Pachytene

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Leptotene

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Zygotene

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Diplotene

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The correct option is A Pachytene

Pachytene stage is characterized by formation of synaptonemal complex which allows the exchange of genetic material between two homologus chromosomes by a process known as crossing over. This also helps in generation of recombinants.

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