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The exchange of corresponding parts between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes producing a new combinations is called .

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linkage
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fusion
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crossing over
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conjugation
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The correct option is C crossing over
Crossing over is the exchange of corresponding parts between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes producing a new combinations during gamate formation. It occurs during the prophase-I of the first meiotic division.

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