Question

What is crossing over? Give any four features of crossing over.

31 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 239
Crossing over is a fundamental genetic process that occurs during meiosis, specifically in prophase I of meiosis I, where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their chromatids. This exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids leads to new combinations of alleles, contributing to genetic variation in gametes. Crossing over is mediated by the formation of
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