Identify the correct sequence of events during Prophase I of meiosis: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, C, D, E, B
- A, B, C, D, E
- B, C, D, E, A
- B, A, C, E, D
Answer
(4) B, A, C, E, D
Solution
Prophase I has five sub-stages: leptotene → zygotene → pachytene → diplotene → diakinesis.
Leptotene: chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope (B).
Zygotene: synapsis of homologous chromosomes (A).
Pachytene: crossing over between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes (C).
Diplotene: dissolution of the synaptonemal complex (E).
Diakinesis: terminalisation of chiasmata (D).
∴ Correct sequence: B, A, C, E, D
Answer: (4)