During what stage do the replicated chromosomes begin to condense and become visible with a light microscope?
leptotene
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Which stage involves a recognition process known as synapsis, in which the homologous chromosomes recognize each other and begin to align themselves along their entire lengths?
zygotene
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In what stage do the homologs become completely aligned?
pachytene
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In which stage does crossing over usually occur?
pachytene
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The synaptonemal complex has largely disappeared by the end of which stage?