Crossing over takes place between which chromatids and in which stage of the cell cycle?

  • A
    Non-sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes at Zygotene stage of prophase $I$.
  • B
    Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes at Pachytene stage of prophase $I$.
  • C
    Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes at Zygotene stage of prophase $I$.
  • D
    Non-sister chromatids of non-homologous chromosomes at Pachytene stage of prophase $I$.

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Which stage of meiosis is shown in the figure below?

Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Chromosomes are fully condensed at the end of prophase $I$.
Statement $II$: Meiosis $I$ resembles mitosis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Meiosis is observed in .......

Chiasmata are formed due to

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: $a \quad b \quad c \quad d$

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