MCQ
Assertion : During zygotene, chromosomes show bivalent stage.
Reason : Bivalent is half the number of chromosomes
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer

Correct option: B.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
b
During zygotene, because of the pairing of the homologues, the nucleus contains half the number of chromosomes. Each unit is a bivalent composed of two homologous chromosomes.

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