1. the fourth stage of prophase in meiosis, characterized by the separation of paired chromosomes except at points where crossing over has occurred
Usage: biology

Examples

• During diplotenes, the chromosomes begin to separate but remain connected at chiasmata.
• The cell enters diplotenes after completing the pachytene stage of meiosis.
• Biologists can observe chromosome separation clearly during the diplotenes phase.
• In diplotenes, genetic recombination becomes visible under the microscope.
• The duration of diplotenes varies among different species and cell types.