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Recombination of genes occurs at

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Prophase of mitosis
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Prophase I of meiosis
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Metaphase II of meiosis
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Prophase II of meiosis
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Solution

The correct option is B Prophase I of meiosis
Recombination occurs when two molecules of DNA exchange pieces of their genetic material with each other, resulting in the production of a new combination of alleles. Genetic recombinationoccurs in the pachytene stage of prophase I of meiosis during a process called as synapsis.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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