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Why do sister chromatids cross over?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 4/30/2023

Sister chromatids dont over cuz they dont look it up lmfao

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When do sister chromatids cross over?

Sister chromatids do not cross over. Cross over occurs between homologous chromosomes during meiosis I, where genetic material is exchanged between non-sister chromatids, leading to genetic variation in the offspring.


Why is it pointless for sister chromatids to crossover?

Crossing-over occurs between non-sister chromatids, since (prior to crossing-over) sister chromatids are genetically identical (i.e. one is a duplication of the other). Therefore, if sister chromatids underwent a cross-over, no genetic variation would occur.


When do sister chromatids separates?

Sister Chromatids separate during anaphase.


Are sister chromatids identical before crossing over occurs?

Yes they are attached at the centromere and remain identicle until crossing over occurs in prophase 1 of meosis


Why do you use non-sister chromatids to demonstrate crossing over?

Crossing over occurs between homologous chromosomes, which are not identical, as one member of each pair of homologous chromosomes comes from the mother, and one member comes from the father. Sister chromatids are identical and crossing over would have no effect.


What is the name of the structure that connects the sister chromatids?

The cell structure that joins two sister chromatids into one single chromosome is called the centromere. This is at the center of the sister chromatids.


What is the product crossing over?

Crossing over results in nonidentical sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.


Crossing over takes place chromosomes do what?

When there is crossing over, then non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes cross and twist at the chiasmata, where genetic materials are exchanged. At each if the chiasmata, the chromatids may break and rejoin with another sister chromatid and hence 'crossing over'. So basically, the 'ends' chromatids of the chromosome cross each other, then the chromatids are torn apart from each other.


What phase of meiosis do nonsister chromatids cross over?

Nonsister chromatids cross over during prophase I of meiosis, specifically during the substage called the pachytene stage. This crossover process allows for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes and contributes to genetic diversity in the resulting daughter cells.


What chromatids are attached at the centromere?

Sister chromatids are the chromatids that are attached at the centromere. Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a chromosome produced during DNA replication, and they remain attached until they are separated during cell division.


Do sister chromatids have the same genes within them?

Yes, sister chromatids have the same genes within them.


Do sister chromatids separate during mitosis?

Yes, sister chromatids separate during mitosis.