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Which statement best describes the process of crossing over?

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

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.

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

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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 crossing over occurs between non-sister chromatids of homologs, swapping corresponding segments and increasing genetic variation.