State whether the following statement is true or false.
Crossing-over between chromatids can occur only between homologous chromosomes.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Crossing over:
Homologous chromosomes are the set of chromosomes from both father and mother that pair up with each other during meiosis.
The non-sister chromatids of this tetrad cross each other forming chiasmata.
At each chiasma, the chromatids exchange sections between maternal and paternal chromosomes.
This crossing-over can occur only between homologous chromosomes.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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(iii) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place
(iv) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place

Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
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(c) Nuclear membrane in a mitotically dividing cell remains intact up to the metaphase and disappears only in the telophase. (T/F)
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(e) Crossing-over between chromatids can occur only between homologous chromosomes. (T/F)

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Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) and crossing over occur only in germ line cells.

Q. Statement I: Synapsis is the process of pairing of homologous chromosomes.
Statement II: Crossing over occurs between sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes.
Which of the above statements are correct?

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State whether the following statement is true or false.Crossing-over between chromatids can occur only between homologous chromosomes.

State whether the following statement is true or false.
Crossing-over between chromatids can occur only between homologous chromosomes.