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Why crossing over occurs?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Usually,crossing over occurs to create new species of life.In the case of chromosomes,2 non sister chromatids link up at chiasmata and crossover.Crossing over usually leads to evolution of new species.

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Crossing over occurs during Metaphase of the cell cycle when all of the chromosomes are lined up on the Metaphase plate.

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