Recombination of genes occurs at: - Vidyadip

MCQ

Recombination of genes occurs at:

A
Prophase of mitosis
B
Prophase I of meiosis
C
Metaphase II of meiosis
D
Prophase II of meiosis

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Answer

Prophase I of meiosis

Explanation:

Recombination occurs when two molecules of DNA exchange pieces of their genetic material with each other, resulting in the production of a new combination of alleles. Genetic recombination occurs in the pachytene stage of prophase I of meiosis during a process called as synapsis.

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