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Crossing over occurs when

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Answer: The answer is B. homologous chromosomes join together to form tetrads during prophase I.

Explanation: I got it right on the test.

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Answer: there is an exchange of chromosome segments between homologous chromosomes during prophase 1

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Homologous chromosomes are paired up in their tetrads. Then part of each homologous pair breaks at the same point and reattaches to the other. This results in genetic variation.

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