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The most fastest stage of cell division is

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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 D Leptotene
The leptotene is the first stage of prophase I. In this stage individual chromosomes each consisting of two sister chromatids condense from the diffuse interphase conformation into visible strands within the nucleus. However, the two sister chromatids are still so tightly bound that they are indistinguishable from one another. Leptotene is the shortest duration (the fastest) and progressive condensation and coiling of chromosome fibres take place.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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