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. Choose the correct answer:

Options

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
3. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Correct Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

During leptotene, chromosomes condense and become visible under a microscope. In diplotene, synaptonemal complex dissolves, and homologous chromosomes start separating.

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