Recombination takes place during _______ of meiosis.
A) prophase I
B) prophase II
C) metaphase
D) anaphase
E) Recombination does not take place during meiosis.

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Recombination, also known as crossing-over, occurs during prophase I of meiosis, which is the first stage of meiosis. During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of genetic material, resulting in genetic diversity among offspring. Recombination does not occur during prophase II, metaphase, or anaphase. Therefore, the correct answer is A) prophase I.

Recombination Takes Place During _______ of Meiosis