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Regarding the assertion and reason; choose the correct option_____.

Assertion [A]: Prophase I of Meiosis I is the longest phase during the formation of gametes.

Reason [R]: It has five sub stages Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and

Diakinesis; during which the number of chromosomes are doubled.


A

Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is False.

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Reason [R] is True and Assertion [A] is False.

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C

Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation to [A].

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Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True but is an incorrect explanation to [A].

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Solution

The correct option is C

Assertion [A] is True and Reason [R] is True and is a correct explanation to [A].


Prophase I is the longest phase in Meiosis as it has five sub stages which are responsible for doubling of chromosomes


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