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Genetic crossing over usually takes place during

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Meiosis I

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Mitosis

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Meiosis II

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Mitosis and Meiosis

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Solution

The correct option is C Meiosis I
Chromosomal crossover is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that results in recombinant chromosomes. It is one of the final phases of genetic recombination, which occurs during prophase I of meiosis (pachytene) during a process called as synapsis.

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