The complex formed by a pair of synapsed homologous chromosomes is called

  • A
    bivalent
  • B
    axoneme
  • C
    equatorial plate
  • D
    kinetochore

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Match the stages of prophase $I$ given in Column-$I$ with their features in Column-$II$ and choose the correct options from the choices given below:
Column $I$Column $II$
$A$. Leptotene$i$. Chromosomes visible under light microscope
$B$. Zygotene$ii$. Chromosomes start pairing together
$C$. Pachytene$iii$. Exchange of genetic materials between non-sister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes.
$D$. Diplotene$iv$. Dissolution of synaptonemal complex
$E$. Diakinesis$v$. Terminalisation of chiasmata

Synapsis occurs during the ....... stage of meiosis.

If a leaf cell has $8$ chromosomes,it is most likely that:

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

The genetic constitution of chromosomes changes after this type of cell division.

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