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BotanyNEET 2024Meiosis and its significance

Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope during the leptotene stage.

Statement II: The beginning of the diplotene stage is recognised by the dissolution of the synaptonemal complex.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. B.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  3. C.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D.Both Statement I and Statement II are true✓

Solution

Chromosomes first become visible as thin threads in leptotene (I true); diplotene begins with dissolution of the synaptonemal complex, leaving chiasmata (II true).

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