Which among the following is the longest phase in meiotic division?

Prophase I

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Metaphase I

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Prophase II

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Anaphase I

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Solution

The correct option is A Prophase I
Prophase I is the longest phase of meiosis. It occurs in five stages. They are Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.

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Which among the following is the longest phase in meiotic division?

The correct option is A Prophase IProphase I is the longest phase of meiosis. It occurs in five stages. They are Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.

The correct option is A Prophase I
Prophase I is the longest phase of meiosis. It occurs in five stages. They are Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.