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How does crossing over create genetic differences during meiosis?

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It duplicates all the chromosomes before the cell divides.
It duplicates all the chromosomes before the cell divides.

It separates the sister chromatids into four daughter cells.
It separates the sister chromatids into four daughter cells.

It exchanges genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
It exchanges genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

It causes the random sorting of chromosomes into gametes.
It causes the random sorting of chromosomes into gametes.

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It exchanges genetic material between homologous chromosomes. During prophase I of meiosis, non-sister chromatids swap segments (crossing over), creating new allele combinations on chromosomes.