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Crossing over is a process which contributes to diversity in offspring of an organism. Which statement

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Crossing over is a process which contributes to diversity in offspring of an organism-example-1

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Answer:Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information during prophase 1

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Answer:

The correct answer is - homologous chromosome exchange genetic information during prophase I.

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Genetic variation or diversity in the offspring of an organism comes from the process of crossing over which takes place in gametes formation during meiosis.

In prophase I of meiosis I, the recombination or crossing over takes place in which the homologous chromosomes pair joins with a structure called synapsis, and segments or the arms of the non-sister chromatids are exchanged during the production of the gamets.

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