Question

What is the significance of crossing over?

Answer 1

Crossing over is essential for the normal segregation of chromosomes during meiosis. Crossing over also accounts for genetic variation, because due to the swapping of genetic material during crossing over, the chromatids held together by the centromere are no longer identical.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

Crossing over is the switching of genetic material (DNA), which occurs in Prophase 1.

This all happens in Meiosis, which is the process of the formation of sperm and egg cells.

The paired chromosomes from each parent align so that similar DNA sequences from the paired chromosomes cross over one another.

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