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Genetic recombination occurs during _______ phase of meiosis.

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prophase II

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telophase I

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prophase I

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metaphase I

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Solution

The correct option is C prophase I
Meiosis gives rise to four daughter cells that are genetically different. This difference is due to the genetic recombination occuring between the homologous chromosomes. This happens during the prophase I of meiosis.

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