Question
Biology Question on Meiosis
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis is beneficial to the organism because it results in
A
Variations
B
Inbreeding
C
Linkage
D
Stability
Answer
Variations
Explanation
Solution
Crossing over (recombination) occurs during pachytene. Recombination involves mutual exchange of the corresponding segments of non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes and produces variations. It takes place by breakage and reunion of chromatid segments.