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Video Solution: Which one is correct about crossing over/ genetic recombination? I. It occurs in tetrad stage. It occurs in pachytene of prophase I of meiosis I II. It occurs between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes III. It is the exchange of gene.tic material between the homologous chromosomes IV. It is recombinase enzyme mediated process V. Recombination nodule of synaptonemal complex between the homologous chromosomes is the site of crossing over. VI. It causes genetic variation which is important for evolution. VII. It is also the reciprocal transfer of genes between the non homologous chromosomes

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AII AII except VII II, IV and VII I, III and VII

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Question	Which one is correct about crossing over/ genetic recombination? <br> I. It occurs in tetrad stage. It occurs in pachytene of prophase I of meiosis I <br> II. It occurs between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes <br> III. It is the exchange of gene.tic material between the homologous chromosomes <br> IV. It is recombinase enzyme mediated process <br> V. Recombination nodule of synaptonemal complex between the homologous chromosomes is the site of crossing over. <br> VI. It causes genetic variation which is important for evolution. <br> VII. It is also the reciprocal transfer of genes between the non homologous chromosomes
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Crossing over occurs during which stage of meiosis?

Possible Answers:

Metaphase I

Anaphase I

Prophase II

Prophase I

Correct answer:

Prophase I

Explanation:

During prophase I homologous chromosomes will line up with one another, forming tetrads. During this lining up, DNA sequences can be exchanged between the homologous chromosomes. This type of genetic recombination is called crossing over, and allows the daughter cells of meiosis to be genetically unique from one another.

Crossing over can only occur between homologous chromosomes. Cells become haploid after meiosis I, and can no longer perform crossing over.

What is the evolutionary purpose of cells that undergo crossing over?

Possible Answers:

To increase genetic diversity

To produce two cells instead of one

To produce gametes that are genetically identical

To keep the redundancy of the cell high

To keep mutations from forming

Correct answer:

To increase genetic diversity

Explanation:

Crossing over is a process that happens between homologous chromosomes in order to increase genetic diversity. During crossing over, part of one chromosome is exchanged with another. The result is a hybrid chromosome with a unique pattern of genetic material. Gametes gain the ability to be genetically different from their neighboring gametes after crossing over occurs. This allows for genetic diversity, which will help cells participate in survival of the fittest and evolution.

During which step of cell division does crossing over occur?

Possible Answers:

Metaphase II

Prophase II

Metaphase I

Prophase I

Correct answer:

Prophase I

Explanation:

When chromatids "cross over," homologous chromosomes trade pieces of genetic material, resulting in novel combinations of alleles, though the same genes are still present. Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis before tetrads are aligned along the equator in metaphase I.

By meiosis II, only sister chromatids remain and homologous chromosomes have been moved to separate cells. Recall that the point of crossing over is to increase genetic diversity. If crossing over did not occur until sometime during meiosis II, sister chromatids, which are identical, would be exchanging alleles. Since these chromatids are identical, this swap of material would not actually change the alleles of the chromatids.

What structures exchange genetic material during crossing over?

Possible Answers:

Non-homologous chromosomes

Egg and sperm chromosomes

Sister chromatids

Nonsister chromatids

Correct answer:

Nonsister chromatids

Explanation:

During crossing over, homologous chromosomes come together in order to form a tetrad. This close contact allows the nonsister chromatids from homolgous chromosomes to attach to one another and exchange nucleotide sequences. The word "nonsister" implies that the chromatids have the same genes, but are not exact copies of one another, as they come from separate chromosomes.

Crossover of homologous chromosomes in meiosis occurs during which phase?

Possible Answers:

Anaphase I of meiosis

Anaphase II of meiosis

Prophase I of meiosis

Prophase II of meiosis

Correct answer:

Prophase I of meiosis

Explanation:

The crossing over of homologous chromosomes occurs in prophase I of meiosis. Prophase I of meiosis is characterized by the lining up of homologous chromosomes close together to form a structure known as a tetrad. A tetrad is composed of four chromatids.

Anaphase I is marked by the separation of homologous chromosomes, whereas in anaphase II there is the separation of sister chromatids. In anaphase I sister chromatids are still intact and connected at the centromere. Prophase II is similar to prophase in mitosis in that there is the break down of the nuclear membrane and the formation of spindle fibers in preparation for the separation of sister chromatids.

During crossing over, two homologous chromosomes pair to form which of the following choices?

Possible Answers:

Base Pair

None of these

Mitotic Bond

Chromatid

Tetrad

Explanation:

The tetrad, which divides into non-sister chromatids, exchanges genetic information in order to make the genetic pool more variant, and result in combinations of phenotypic traits that can occur outside of linked genotypic coding.

Chromosomal crossover occurs in which phase of meiosis?

Possible Answers:

Prophase I

Metaphase I

Anaphase I

Anaphase II

Prophase II

Correct answer:

Prophase I

Explanation:

During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair with each other and exchange genetic material in a process called chromosomal crossover. The exchange occurs in segments over a small region of homology (similarity in sequence, ie., the same alleles). The new combinations of DNA created during crossover provide a significant source of genetic variation.

Crossing over is a phenomenon that happens during Meiosis I in the attempt to create genetic diversity. Crossing over typically occurs between which of the following structures?

Possible Answers:

Tetrads

Homologous chromosomes

Chromatin

Sister chromatids

Correct answer:

Homologous chromosomes

Explanation:

Crossing over occurs when chromosomal homologs exchange information during metaphase of Meiosis I. During this stage, homologous chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate and exchange genetic information.

When in meiosis does crossing over occur?

Possible Answers:

Metaphase I

Telophase I

Prophase I

Anaphase I

Interphase

Correct answer:

Prophase I

Explanation:

Crossing over occurs during prophase I when parts of the homologous chromosomes overlap and switch their genes.

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Which of the following statement about crossing over is most correct?

The correct option is A True. Crossing over: Homologous chromosomes are the set of chromosomes from both father and mother that pair up with each other during meiosis. The non-sister chromatids of this tetrad cross each other forming chiasmata.

Which statement is true about crossing over of genes?

Answer and Explanation: d. Chromosomes from both parents exchange genes at random. During crossing over, gametes form new gene combinations by process of crossing over.