An x-shaped appearance of chromosomes during the process of meiosis provides evidence of ____.
A)irradiation damage
B)crossing over
C)chromosomal aberration
D)fertilization
E)spindle fiber formation

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The x-shaped appearance of chromosomes during meiosis is due to crossing over, which is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. This process leads to genetic variation and is a key step in meiosis. A, C, D, and E are not related to the x-shape of chromosomes during meiosis.

An X-Shaped Appearance of Chromosomes During the Process of Meiosis