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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between chromosomes of a homologous pair is termed
Options
A Transformation
B Translocation
C Crossing over
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D Chromosoma
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Crossing over is the reciprocal exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Transformation is uptake of DNA by bacteria, translocation is movement of a chromosome segment to a non-homologous chromosome.

Hint

What is the name for the swapping of DNA segments between paired chromosomes during meiosis?

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