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Which phase is of longest duration in meiosis?

A

Prophase-II

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Metaphase-I

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Anaphase-I

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D

Prophase-I

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Solution

The correct option is D
Prophase-I

Prophase-I takes longest duration in meiosis. Hence it is sub divided into five stages.

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