a. | Synapsis of homologous chromosomes |
b. | Chromosomes become gradually visible under a microscope |
c. | Crossing over between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes |
d. | Terminalisation of chiasmata |
e. | Dissolution of synaptonemal complex |
1. | Complete disintegration of nuclear envelope takes place. |
2. | Chromosomes are highly condensed. |
3. | Metaphase chromosomes are made up of four sister chromatids held together by centromere. |
4. | Chromosomes lie at the equator of the cell. |
1. Pachytene of Prophase I | 2. Diplotene of Prophase I |
3. Metaphase II | 4. Anaphase II |