Crossing over takes place during

Prophase of meiosis I

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Anaphase of meiosis

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Prophase of meiosis II

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Anaphase of meiosis II

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Solution

The correct option is A Prophase of meiosis I
Crossing over is the process where homologous chromosomes pair up with each other and exchange different segments of genetic material to form recombinant chromosomes, it occurs in the pachytene stage of meiosis.
So, the correct option is 'Prophase of meiosis I'.

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