Identify the stage of meiosis characterized by the following features:
- Marked by terminalisation of chiasmata.
- Chromosomes are fully condensed.
- By the end of this stage,the nucleolus disappears.

  • A
    Zygotene
  • B
    Pachytene
  • C
    Diplotene
  • D
    Diakinesis

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$A$: Synaptonemal complex develops between two synapsed homologous chromosomes.
$R$: Mitosis cannot be completed without the synaptonemal complex.

Chiasmata are observed during which stage of meiosis?

Match the stages of meiosis in Column-$I$ to their characteristic features in Column-$II$ and select the correct option using the codes given below.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ Pachytene$(i)$ Pairing of homologous chromosomes
$(B)$ Metaphase-$I$$(ii)$ Terminalisation of chiasmata
$(C)$ Diakinesis$(iii)$ Crossing-over takes place
$(D)$ Zygotene$(iv)$ Chromosomes align at equatorial plate

How does the genetic composition of the new cells produced in meiosis compare to that of the parent cell?

Choose the correct pair.

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