Question

Define crossing over

Answer 1

1. Crossing over refers to the exchange of genetic material or chromosome segments between non-sister chromatids in meiosis.
2. This genetic process occurs between homologous regions of matching chromosomes and the interchange of homologous chromosomes.
3. Crossing over produces a new combination of genes.
4. Crossing over plays an essential role in the process of evolution.
5. Crossing over frequency helps in the construction of genetic maps.