Which of the following BEST describes the behavior of the human X and Y chromosomes during meiosis?
A) The X and Y chromosomes have no regions of homology and therefore do not pair during meiosis.
B) The X and Y chromosomes have regions of homology that allow them to pair during meiosis.
C) Although the X and Y chromosomes pair during meiosis, crossover does not occur.
D) Crossover occurs when the X and Y chromosomes pair during meiosis.
E) None of the other answer options is correct.
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