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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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Only I
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Only II
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Both I and II
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Both the statements are wrong
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Solution

The correct option is A Only I
Synapsis occurs during the zygotene stage of prophase I of meiosis I. It is the process of pairing up of homologous chromosomes.

During the pachytene stage of prophase I of meiosis I, the non-sister chromatids of the homologous chromosomes crossover and exchange genetic information. This leads to the recombination of the genetic material.
The image given below shows the process of crossing over:


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