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In meiosis, crossing over is initiated at

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Pachytene
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Leptotene
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Zygotene
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Diplotene
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Solution

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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