Asked by Brandon Shaffer on Sep 26, 2024
During which phase of meiosis do synapsis and crossing over occur?
A) Prophase I
B) Metaphase I
C) Telophase II
D) Prophase II
E) Anaphase I
Synapsis
The pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis, allowing for genetic recombination.
- Describe the role of crossing over and the phases of meiosis in which it occurs.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of crossing over and the phases of meiosis in which it occurs.