Chiasmata, the visible points of crossing over, become clearly visible during which sub-stage of Prophase I? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Chiasmata, the visible points of crossing over, become clearly visible during which sub-stage of Prophase I?
A. Zygotene
B. Diplotene
C. Leptotene
D. Pachytene
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Chiasmata become clearly visible during the diplotene stage of Prophase I. While the actual exchange of genetic material (crossing over) occurs during the pachytene stage, the homologous chromosomes begin to repel each other and move apart in diplotene, remaining connected only at the sites of crossing over, which appear as X-shaped chiasmata. Exam tip: Pachytene = crossing over; Diplotene = chiasmata visible.

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