Biologymedium · Past Paper
In which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
AProphase II
BMetaphase I
CProphase I
DAnaphase I
✓ Correct Answer: C — Prophase I
Crossing over, the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, occurs specifically during the Pachytene stage of Prophase I.
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