View the image below of a specific phase of meiosis and answer the question. What is the name of the process happening in this phase, and why is it beneficial to organisms?

Question

The image represents crossing over

Your answer should be 2 sentences long

Answer 1

The process happening in this phase is called "crossing over," which occurs during prophase I of meiosis. This process is beneficial to organisms because it increases genetic variation in the offspring, enhancing adaptability and evolution within populations.