Question 18

The diagram shows a bivalent at prophase-I of meiosis. Which of the four chromatids can cross over?

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Solution

The homologous chromosomes lie parallel to each other in leptotene stage. Each chromosome has four chromatids and are bivalent. The non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes cross over in pachytene stage of prophase- I.

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Question 18 The diagram shows a bivalent at prophase-I of meiosis. Which of the four chromatids can cross over?

The homologous chromosomes lie parallel to each other in leptotene stage. Each chromosome has four chromatids and are bivalent. The non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes cross over in pachytene stage of prophase- I.

Question 18

The diagram shows a bivalent at prophase-I of meiosis. Which of the four chromatids can cross over?