NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
Crossing over occurs between ________chromatid of _______chromosome.
Options
- ASister, homologous
- BNon-sister, homologous
- CNon-sister, non homologous
- DSister, homologous
Correct answer
B. Non-sister, homologous
Step-by-step solution
Crossing over is the exchange of chromosomal segment between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes. It occurs during pachytene of prophase-I of meiosis, and it results in recombination of genes, producing genetic variation. It is carried out by enzyme recombinase.