What Occurs During Leptotene of Prophase I

question 9

Multiple Choice

What occurs during leptotene of prophase I?

• A) The homologous chromosomes recognize one another by synapsis.
• B) Crossing over occurs.
• C) The replicated chromosomes condense.
• D) The synaptonemal complex dissociates.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Rock Slide

A type of landslide characterized by the rapid sliding of a mass of rock down a slope.

Slope Failure

A sudden movement of soil, rock, or debris down a slope due to gravity, often triggered by factors like water saturation or earthquakes.

Permafrost

Permanently frozen ground that occurs in high latitude or high elevation regions on Earth.

Weathering

The process by which rocks are broken down or chemically altered by external conditions on the Earth’s surface, including factors like wind, rain, and temperature changes.