Which phase of cell cycle is involved in chaisma formation?

Leptotene

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Diplotene

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Pachytene

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Zygotene

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Solution

The correct option is D Pachytene
A chiasma is a region where two homologous non-sister chromatids meet and exchange genetic material during chromosomal crossover in meiosis. The crossing over of genetic material occurs during the pachytene stage. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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