During meiosis I,maternal and paternal chromosomes fuse together during the process called ________ to form a ________.
A)synapsis; chromatid
B)prophase I; chromatid
C)synapsis; spermatid
D)metaphase II; tetrad
E)synapsis; tetrad

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During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes from the maternal and paternal sets come together to form a tetrad during the process called synapsis. This allows for the exchange of genetic material between the homologous chromosomes, a process called crossing-over. At the end of meiosis I, the resulting cells each contain one copy of each homologous chromosome, with a mixture of genetic material from the maternal and paternal sets.

During Meiosis I,maternal and Paternal Chromosomes Fuse Together During the Process