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 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.

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 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.
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1 answer

The statement that best describes the process of crossing over is:

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

This accurately reflects the fundamental mechanism of crossing over, which occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic diversity by allowing the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.