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During which stage of meiosis do synapsis and crossing over take place?ProphaseProphase IIAnaphase 1Metaphase 1

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Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during the prophase 1 of meiosis. Crossing over is the swap of the genetic materials during synapsis. Crossing over take place in the third phase of prophase 1 called pachytene stage that begins at the conclusion of synapsis.

Answer - Prophase 1

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