Question
Why is crossing over such an important event in meiosis?
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
answer the 2 questions in 1-2 sentences using simple day to day words
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
answer the 2 questions in 1-2 sentences using simple day to day words
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Crossing over is important in meiosis because it allows genes from mom and dad to mix, creating more genetic variety in the offspring. This exchange happens during the prophase I phase of meiosis.