pachytene

The third stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which the homologous chromosomes become short and thick and divide into four distinct chromatids.

The third stage of the prophase of meiosis, the stage in which the pairing of homologous chromosomes has been completed.

The third prophase of meiosis, during which the chromosomes shorten and divide into four chromatids

the third stage of the prophase of meiosis