Understanding Diplotene: The Fourth Stage of Meiosis Prophase-1
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What is Diplotene?
Diplotene is the fourth stage of meiosis prophase-1. It is characterized by desynapsis and chiasmata formation.
What happens during the Diplotene stage?
During the Diplotene stage, the synaptonemal complex formed during zygotene dissolves and desynapsis of homologous chromosomes start. The homologous chromosomes separate from each other except at the sites of crossing over called chiasmata.
What follows after the Diplotene stage?
Diplotene is followed by the last stage of prophase-1 (meiosis) known as the diakinesis, which is characterized by terminalization of chiasmata.
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