Question

Meiosis occurs in a series of different phases and creates genetically unique reproductive cells.

Which process helps make meiotic cells genetically different and occurs during prophase I, but not during prophase II?
A )fertilization
B) independent assortment
C) crossing over
D) chromosome replication

Answer 1

C crossing over. Because the chromosomes get switched up during the process, the new daughter cells are completely different than the parents

Answer 2

C ... crossing over. this facilitates genetic differences among mother and daughter cells