AP Biology : Evolution and Genetics
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Example Question #321 : Evolution And Genetics
Crossover of homologous chromosomes in meiosis occurs during which phase?
Anaphase II of meiosis
Prophase I of meiosis
Anaphase I of meiosis
Prophase II of meiosis
Prophase I of meiosis
The crossing over of homologous chromosomes occurs in prophase I of meiosis. Prophase I of meiosis is characterized by the lining up of homologous chromosomes close together to form a structure known as a tetrad. A tetrad is composed of four chromatids.
Anaphase I is marked by the separation of homologous chromosomes, whereas in anaphase II there is the separation of sister chromatids. In anaphase I sister chromatids are still intact and connected at the centromere. Prophase II is similar to prophase in mitosis in that there is the break down of the nuclear membrane and the formation of spindle fibers in preparation for the separation of sister chromatids.
Example Question #3 : Understanding Crossing Over
During crossing over, two homologous chromosomes pair to form which of the following choices?
None of these
Mitotic Bond
Base Pair
Chromatid
Tetrad
Tetrad
The tetrad, which divides into non-sister chromatids, exchanges genetic information in order to make the genetic pool more variant, and result in combinations of phenotypic traits that can occur outside of linked genotypic coding.
Example Question #282 : High School Biology
Chromosomal crossover occurs in which phase of meiosis?
Prophase II
Anaphase II
Metaphase I
Prophase I
Anaphase I
Prophase I
During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair with each other and exchange genetic material in a process called chromosomal crossover. The exchange occurs in segments over a small region of homology (similarity in sequence, ie., the same alleles). The new combinations of DNA created during crossover provide a significant source of genetic variation.
Example Question #1 : Understanding Crossing Over
Crossing over is a phenomenon that happens during Meiosis I in the attempt to create genetic diversity. Crossing over typically occurs between which of the following structures?
Tetrads
Homologous chromosomes
Chromatin
Sister chromatids
Homologous chromosomes
Crossing over occurs when chromosomal homologs exchange information during metaphase of Meiosis I. During this stage, homologous chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate and exchange genetic information.
Example Question #211 : Cell Biology
When in meiosis does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Interphase
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Prophase I
Crossing over occurs during prophase I when parts of the homologous chromosomes overlap and switch their genes.
Example Question #1 : Understand Causes Of Genetic Variation
Which of the following affect the frequency of chromosomes of two linked genes crossing over?
Whether the genes are dominant or recessive
Distance between the genes
Size of the gene
Size of the chromosome
Distance between the genes
The recombination frequency depends upon the distance between the genes; a larger distance between the genes increases the probability of crossing over occurring.
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