Which of the following processes is associated only with meiosis?

  • A
    Synthesis of enzymes for $DNA$ replication
  • B
    Chromosome number remains the same as the parent cell
  • C
    Chromosome number is reduced to half that of the parent cell
  • D
    Separation of sister chromatids

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Match the following stages of meiosis with their respective events:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$a$. Zygotene $i$. Terminalization
$b$. Pachytene $ii$. Chiasmata
$c$. Diplotene $iii$. Crossing over
$d$. Diakinesis $iv$. Synapsis

Select the correct option: $a \quad b \quad c \quad d$

When synapsis is complete all along the chromosome,the cells are said to have entered a stage of prophase $I$,where exchange of genetic material takes place between homologous chromosomes. The stage is called

During which process does the distribution of genetic material from generation to generation,the creation of genetic variation,and the establishment of recombinant genetic material occur?

Match the following stages of Prophase-$I$ of meiosis with their respective characteristics:
$I$. Leptotene$A$. Chromosomes appear as clear bivalents/tetrads
$II$. Zygotene$B$. Chromosomes appear like a thread (beaded appearance)
$III$. Pachytene$C$. Chromosome condensation reaches its maximum
$IV$. Diakinesis$D$. Synapsis of homologous chromosomes occurs

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During meiosis $I$,the chromosomes start pairing at

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