Which among the following is the longest phase of meiosis?

Prophase I

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Anaphase I

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Prophase II

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Metaphase II

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Solution

The correct option is A Prophase I
A- Prophase I of mieosis I is longer and more complex than mitosis. It is divided into 5 substages based on chromosomal behaviour i.e Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.

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Which among the following is the longest phase of meiosis?

The correct option is A Prophase IA- Prophase I of mieosis I is longer and more complex than mitosis. It is divided into 5 substages based on chromosomal behaviour i.e Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.

The correct option is A Prophase I
A- Prophase I of mieosis I is longer and more complex than mitosis. It is divided into 5 substages based on chromosomal behaviour i.e Leptotene, Zygotene, Pachytene, Diplotene and Diakinesis.