During the first meiotic prophase, the genes are shuffled between chromosomes in a process called __________.
A) crossing over
B) recombination
C) interphase
D) meiotic division

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Crossing over occurs during the first meiotic prophase, also known as the zygotene stage. It involves the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes, resulting in the shuffling of genetic material and creating new genetic combinations. Recombination is another term for crossing over and is often used interchangeably. Interphase occurs before meiosis and is the period where the cell grows and replicates its DNA in preparation for cell division. Meiotic division refers to the separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

During the First Meiotic Prophase, the Genes Are Shuffled Between