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During the early stages of meiosis, two chromosomes in a homologous pair may exchange segments, producing genetic variation in sex cells. This process of exchange is called

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crossing over.

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When two chromosomes in a homologous pair exchange segments, producing genetic variation in sex cells the process is called crossing over.

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This process is called crossing-over.
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