What happens during synapsis and crossing over in prophase I of meiosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Homologous chromosomes pair and exchange segments
- Step 1: Homologues pair as tetrads. Step 2. They swap segments, producing new combinations. Answer: pairing and exchange. Why not the others: Sister chromatids separate in anaphase II.
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