Question

State the following statements are true or false.
Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) and crossing over occur only in germ line cells.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Germ cells are important for the perpetuation of the species and during sexual reproduction the gametes formed carry random parts of both maternal and paternal chromosomes and are responsible for the variation. This is achieved y the synapsis and crossing over that takes place in the prophase 1 of meiosis.

So, the correct statement is 'Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) and crossing over occur only in germline cells.'