Which of the following is a characteristic seen in prophase I that does not occur in prophase II?
A) Chromosomes move to the middle of the cell.
B) Spindle formation occurs.
C) Chromosomes have been duplicated.
D) Crossing over occurs.

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Crossing over, which is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, occurs during prophase I of meiosis but not during prophase II. Choices A, B, and C are all characteristics that occur in both prophase I and prophase II.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Seen in Prophase