crossing over.
prophase I
No, tips of homologous chromosomes cross over in Meiosis I. There are no homologous chromosomes by Meiosis I.
They are separated in Anaphase I of Meiosis I.
Yes, during prophase I.
Homologous chromosomes occur during meiosis. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half.
crossing over
synapsis
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.
synapsis
No, tips of homologous chromosomes cross over in Meiosis I. There are no homologous chromosomes by Meiosis I.
the stage is called the "first division"
They are separated in Anaphase I of Meiosis I.
homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis
Chromosomes exchange genetic information during a process called crossing over. This occurs during meiosis
Yes, during prophase I.
the process in which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis is the definition of the term "Crossing Over"
Crossing-over is when segments of homologous chromosomes switch places. This process occurs during prophase I of meiosis and results in recombinant chromosomes. This adds to the variation seen in offspring.
Homologous chromosomes occur during meiosis. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half.