Genetic recombination occurs during _______ phase of meiosis.
A
prophase I
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B
prophase II
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C
metaphase I
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D
telophase I
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Solution
The correct option is A 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.