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== == Yes That's correct In Meiosis Stage 2 The Chromosomes must in effect rip a little peice of each other off in order to conduct Mitosis Again and to make the last two gametes and Within a female it is used also to create Polar bodies in the female gamete cell Hope This Helped :]
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CoachDuring prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo crossing over. Pairing of homologues is essential for genetic recombination and ensures genetic diversity in offspring. Crossing over leads to the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, further increasing genetic variability.
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When do stages of meiosis recombination or crossing over occur?
Crossing over occurs during Prophase I.
What happens to each pair of duplicated homologous chromosomes during meiosis 1?
pairing of homologous chromosomes and recombination of genetic material takes place
What phase does meiosis crossing over occur?
prophase 1.
Could crossing over occur during the second meiotic division?
No, crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material. The second meiotic division involves separating sister chromatids, so crossing over does not occur.
When does crossing over occur im meiosis?
it takes place in the metaphase
