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In Meiosis-I, the pairing of homologous chromosomes take place during _______stage.

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Leptotene

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Zygotene

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Pachytene

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Diplotene

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Solution

The correct option is A Leptotene
Leptotene is the first stage in prophase 1 in meiosis 1. During this stage the two chromatids pair up along the center. This is a short stage. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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