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When an area of a chromatid is exchanged with the matching area on a chromatid of its homologous chromosome, "crossing over" occurs.

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When an area of chromatid is exchanged with the matching area on a chromatid of its homologous chromosome, it is called "crossing over."

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When an area of a chromatid is exchanged with the matching area on a chromatid of its homologous chromosome, it is called "crossing over."

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example of homozygous dominant

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crossover (or crossing over)

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Q: What is it called when two chromosomes exchange parts?
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This is the process in which two chromosomes exchange DNA during prophase of meiosis?

This process is called crossing over .


What is the process where parts of two homologous chromosomes switch places?

This process is called crossing-over.


What is reciprocal mutation?

when there is a two way exchange of genetic portion between two non-homologus chromosomes, its called reciprocal mutation, its a type of translocation mutation


Traits are determined by pairs of genes called?

The two chromosomes (two "X" shapes) that are in a pair are generally called "homologous chromosomes". A pair of "chromatids" make up the two arms of a single chromosome.


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In addition to two sex chromosomes human have 44 other chromosomes called?

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What stage in meiosis do homologous chromosomes come together?

During meiosis, the homologous chromosomes come together during prophase I. Pairs of homologous chromosomes align during a process called synapsis and form a tetrad (four sister chromatids, two from each pair of homologous chromosomes). During synapsis, crossing over may occur, during which homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.


Two chromosomes that have the same lenght centromere position and staining pattern are called?

homologous chromosomes


Two chromosomes that have the same length centromere position and staining pattern are called?

Homologous Chromosomes


Word describing the two chromosomes in a pair that have genes that code for the same traits?

Two chromosomes in a pair that have genes that code for the same traits are called homologous chromosomes. These chromosomes are in the same locations or loci.


Two chromosomes that are the same size shape and contain similar genetics information is called?

Homologous Chromosomes


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