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Multiple Choice
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and crossing over occurs?
A
Anaphase I
B
Telophase II
C
Metaphase I
D
Prophase I
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Recall the stages of meiosis, which include Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, and their counterparts in Meiosis II.
Understand that homologous chromosomes pair up during a specific phase to allow for genetic recombination.
Identify that crossing over, the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, occurs during the pairing process.
Recognize that this pairing and crossing over happen during Prophase I of meiosis.
Confirm that the other phases listed (Anaphase I, Telophase II, Metaphase I) do not involve the initial pairing and crossing over of homologous chromosomes.