Choose the correct option with respect to leptotene: (1) It is the foremost and short-lived stage of prophase I. (2) It begins when the process of compaction of chromosomes is accomplished. (3) Chromosomes become visible under light microscope. (4) It is followed by zygotene.
Choose Your Option
A. Statement 2 is incorrect
B. Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct while statement 4 is incorrect
C. Statements 3 and 4 are correct while statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
D. All statements are correct