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Which of the following is incorrect about prophase I of meiosis?

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It is longer than prophase of mitosis Crossing over occurs in pachytene Homologous chromosomes pair during zygotene Chromosomes do not condense in prophase I Correct

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Chromosomes condense during prophase I of meiosis.

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