$S -$ Statement: In the pachytene substage,each group of chromosomes appears as a bivalent.
$R -$ Reason: During prophase in plant cells,the centriole units arranged at the two poles form spindle fibers.

  • A
    $S$ and $R$ are both true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $S$.
  • B
    $S$ and $R$ are both true,but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $S$.
  • C
    $S$ is true and $R$ is false.
  • D
    $S$ and $R$ are both false.

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Prophase $I$ of meiosis (reduction division) is divided into a number of stages. The correct chronological sequence is:

Chiasmata are formed as a result of which of the following?

Match the following columns $I$ and $II$:
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(A)$ Prophase-$I$ $(i)$ Chromosomes move towards poles with centromeres
$(B)$ Metaphase-$I$ $(ii)$ Half the number of chromosomes are observed
$(C)$ Anaphase-$I$ $(iii)$ Longest phase of Meiosis-$I$
$(D)$ Telophase-$I$ $(iv)$ Two nuclei are observed

In which stage are the chromosomes long and thin?

Identify the figure:

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