Meiosis Illustration
Asked by Pran Khur20 · 1 year ago
How does crossing over occur during meiosis?
1 Answer
Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis. In a diagram, you would see:
This process increases genetic diversity in the resulting gametes.
- Homologous chromosomes paired up to form tetrads
- Exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids
- Chiasmata (X-shaped structures) at the points where crossing over occurs
This process increases genetic diversity in the resulting gametes.
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