AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In what phase of Meiosis 1 is crossing over occurring?
A
Prophase
B
Anaphase
C
Metaphase
D
Telophase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Crossing over occurs during the pachytene stage of prophase in meiosis, however the chiasma are visible during. No worries!

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair with each other and exchange genetic material in a process called chromosomal crossover. The exchange occurs in segments over a small region of homology (similarity in sequence, ie., the same alleles).

Detailed explanation-3: -Crossing over takes place at the pachytene stage of prophase I of Meiosis. Crossing over includes the symmetrical division of chromatids, and the reciprocal exchange and crosswise assembly of segments between non-sister chromatids, often breaking linkage. This results in the recombination of genes.

Detailed explanation-4: -During meiosis, crossing-over occurs at the pachytene stage, when homologous chromosomes are completely paired.

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