AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following occurs only in meiosis?
A
crossing over between homologous chromosomes
B
pulling apart of sister chromatids
C
splitting of cytoplasm
D
repication of DNA in interphase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The complex that temporarily forms between homologous chromosomes is only present in prophase I, making this the only opportunity the cell has to move DNA segments between the homologous pair.

Detailed explanation-2: -This type of genetic recombination is called crossing over, and allows the daughter cells of meiosis to be genetically unique from one another. Crossing over can only occur between homologous chromosomes. Cells become haploid after meiosis I, and can no longer perform crossing over.

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).

Detailed explanation-4: -Genetic recombination occurs during meiosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Crossing over refers to the exchange of genetic material or chromosome segments between non-sister chromatids in meiosis. This genetic process occurs between homologous regions of matching chromosomes and the interchange of homologous chromosomes.

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