Which of the following is largest stage?

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 B Pachytene
Pachytene is the largest stage of the prophase because of in this phase crossing over take place between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes. at that time recombination nodules are formed where the crossing over take place and they play crucial role in sexual reproduction.
So, the correct option is 'C'.

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