Crossover,the exchange of segments of homologous chromosomes,takes place during which of the following processes?

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Crossover occurs during synapsis, which is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Prophase II is when the nuclear envelope breaks down again, and there is no homologous pairing or crossover. Metaphase I and anaphase I are when the homologous chromosomes are separated, but crossover has already occurred during synapsis.

Crossover,the Exchange of Segments of Homologous Chromosomes,takes Place During Which