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Crossing over occurs during Prophase II.

A. True

B. False

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False
crossing over occurs in prophase 1 of meiosis 1. The significance of this crossing over is to ensure cell differentiation. If this occurred in prophase two it means the cells in meiosis 1 will be identical.
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Answer:

B. False

Step-by-step explanation:

Crossing over not occurs in prophase II. It occurs only during prophase I.

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