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Which statement best describes the process of crossing over?(1 point)
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Homologous chromatids pair up, and non-sister chromosomes exchange genetic material
Homologous chromatids pair up, and non-sister chromosomes exchange genetic material

Pairs of homologous chromosomes are divided in half and distributed randomly into new haploid cells
Pairs of homologous chromosomes are divided in half and distributed randomly into new haploid cells

Homologous chromosomes pair up, and non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material
Homologous chromosomes pair up, and non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material

Pairs of homologous chromatids are divided in half and distributed randomly into new diploid cells

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Homologous chromosomes pair up, and non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material.

Explanation: During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes form tetrads and non-sister chromatids undergo crossing over, swapping segments and increasing genetic variation.