Which of the Following Is NOT True About Crossing Over

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about crossing over of meiosis?

• A) genes between homologous chromosomes are exchanged
• B) it can occur at any location along the chromosomes
• C) it is more frequent in some regions of the chromosome than others
• D) it results in genetic similarities
• E) when they cross over, homologous chromosomes are in a condensed state

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