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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?

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Answer: In meiosis, crossing over refers to the process where homologous chromosomes 'combine' with each other in order to exchange genetic material, which results in genetic variation. This process takes place during Prophase I of the first meiotic division

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Answer:

crossing over

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