AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens during crossing over?
A
Chromosomes collide
B
Chromosomes die
C
Chromosomes exchange genetic material
D
Chromosomes replicate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Crossing over is a cellular process that happens during meiosis when chromosomes of the same type are lined up. When two chromosomes-one from the mother and one from the father-line up, parts of the chromosome can be switched. The two chromosomes contain the same genes, but may have different forms of the genes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The exchange of genetic material (DNA) between the non-sister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes is known as crossing over. It leads to the recombination of genetic material which involves a mutual exchange of the corresponding segments of non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Crossing-over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. It results in new combinations of genes on each chromosome. When cells divide during meiosis, homologous chromosomes are randomly distributed to daughter cells, and different chromosomes segregate independently of each other.

Detailed explanation-4: -The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes is referred to as crossing over. At prophase I of the meiosis, the homologous pair of the chromosomes interact with each other and exchange part of the genetic materials. This process is called crossing-over.

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