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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Crossing over and reciprocal exchange of genetic material occur predominantly during which sub-stage of Prophase I?
Options
A Leptotene
B Zygotene
C Pachytene
Correct Answer
D Diakinesis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In pachytene, crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids of homologous pairs, forming chiasmata.

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