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Given below are two statements: Statement I: Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage. Statement II: The beginning of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are False

B

Statement I is True but Statement II is False

C

Statement I is False but Statement II is True

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are True

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the textbook description of Prophase I of Meiosis:

  • Statement I is True: During the leptotene stage, the chromosomes become gradually visible under the light microscope .
  • Statement II is True: The beginning of the diplotene stage is recognised by the dissolution of the synaptonemal complex and the tendency of the recombined homologous chromosomes to separate .
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