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Occurs during prophase I of meiosis (pachytene) in a process called synapsis. Crossover usually occurs when matching regions on matchingchromosomes break and then reconnect to the other chromosome.

The value of crossing over is that each parent has a different daughter cell.

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When does crossing over occur im meiosis?

it takes place in the metaphase


Between which two structures does crossing-over take place during meiosis?

Crossing-over takes place between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.


Which phase of meiosis occurs right after crossing over?

Before crossing over, interphase I takes place. Crossing over occurs during prophase I. Metaphase I occurs after prophase I.


Which phase of meiosis occurs right after crossing over takes place.?

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Is crossing over takes place in sperms before fertilization?

Crossing over occurs during fertilization. This is the mixing of alleles from each of the parents in order to make the offspring.


How is the process of crossing over and independent assortment alike?

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What phrase is used to describe the chromatids after crossing over takes place and the homologous chromosomes separate?

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What phrase is used to describe the chromatids after the crossing over takes place and the homologous chromosomes separate?

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Where does the crossing over during Snyapsis take place?

it takes place between homologous chromosomes and results in new gene combinations


What is the exchange of corresponding segments of DNA called?

It would appear you are speaking of crossing over which takes place in Prophase I of meiosis.


What is the exchange of a corresponding segment between homologous chromosomes?

The exchange of a corresponding segment between homologous chromosomes is known as genetic recombination or crossing over. This process occurs during meiosis and results in the exchange of genetic material, contributing to genetic diversity among offspring.


What is meant to be segregation when sex cells are produces?

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