Match the stages of meiosis in Column–I to their characteristic features in Column–II and select the correct option using the…

Match the stages of meiosis in Column–I to their characteristic features in Column–II and select the correct option using the codes given below:

Column I

  • a. Pachytene
  • b. Metaphase-I
  • c. Diakinesis
  • d. Zygotene

Column II

  • i. Pairing of homologous chromosomes
  • ii. Terminalization of chiasmata
  • iii. Crossing over takes place
  • iv. Chromosomes align at equatorial plate

Correct answer: a → iii, b → iv, c → ii, d → i

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