Crossing over may result in

All of the above

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Exchange of genetic material

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Deletion of genetic material

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Addition of genetic material

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Solution

The correct option is B
Exchange of genetic material

Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes which results in recombination. It occurs during the pachytene stage of prophase I of meiosis during a process called synapsis.

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