Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

Crossing over during meiosis I occurs between:

A) Sister chromatids
B) Non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
C) Different chromosomes entirely
D) DNA and RNA

Explanation

Crossing over exchanges genetic material between non-sister chromatids at chiasmata during prophase I, increasing genetic diversity.

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