The final stage of meiotic Prophase I, characterized by the terminalisation of chiasmata, is:
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Correct answer: Diakinesis
Diakinesis is the last stage of Prophase I where chiasmata move towards the ends of chromosomes. During this stage, the nucleolus disappears and the nuclear envelope breaks down.
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