Which of the following is the first stage of Prophase of meiosis?

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 A Leptotene
Leptotene is the first stage of prophase of meiosis.
During this stage, chromosomes that contain two sister cromatids, condense from the cromatin and appear as long, thin strands.

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