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What is the point of crossing over between two homologous chromosomes called?

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Centromere

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Chromatid

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Chiasmata

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Nucleotide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Chiasmata

The point of crossing over is not to be confused with the centromere, which is the connecting point between two sister chromatids.

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