CELL DIVISION
MEIOSIS
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Question
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Which phrase best describes the process of crossing over?
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Pairs of homologous chromosomes exchange segments.
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Pairs of sister chromatids exchange segments.
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Pairs of homologus chromosomes become linked.
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Pairs of sister chromatids become linked.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair with each other and exchange genetic material in a process called chromosomal crossover.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which phrase best describes the process of crossing over? Pairs of homologous chromosomes exchange segments.
Detailed explanation-3: -Crossing over, as related to genetics and genomics, refers to the exchange of DNA between paired homologous chromosomes (one from each parent) that occurs during the development of egg and sperm cells (meiosis).
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