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Which mechanism of genetic variation results from the exchange of gene segments between non-sister chromatids?
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Which mechanism of genetic variation results from the exchange of gene segments between non-sister chromatids?

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crossing over

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This occurs during prophase I and metaphase two of the cell cycle. Two homologous sister chromatids pair up and exchange DNA in order to increase genetic variation.

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