AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

ALTERNATION OF GENERATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Crossing over during meiosis produces
A
exact copies of chromosomes.
B
only diploid cells.
C
complimentary chromosomes.
D
recombinant chromosomes.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Crossing over occurs between prophase I and metaphase I and is the process where two homologous non-sister chromatids pair up with each other and exchange different segments of genetic material to form two recombinant chromosome sister chromatids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crossovers result in recombination and the exchange of genetic material between the maternal and paternal chromosomes. As a result, offspring can have different combinations of genes than their parents.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recombination in meiosis. Recombination occurs when two molecules of DNA exchange pieces of their genetic material with each other. One of the most notable examples of recombination takes place during meiosis (specifically, during prophase I), when homologous chromosomes line up in pairs and swap segments of DNA.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Answer and Explanation: The result of crossing over during meiosis is unique chromosomes that are different from the starting parent genetic material. During meiosis I, homologous sets of sister chromatids pair up. The homologous chromatids swap sections through the process of meiosis.

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