Question

chapter 26 reading question 2
1 part | -- of 1 point

synapsis and crossing over takes place during ______.

○ metaphase ii of meiosis
○ metaphase i of meiosis
○ prophase i of meiosis
○ prophase ii of meiosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the stages of meiosis. Synapsis (pairing of homologous chromosomes) and crossing over (exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes) occur during prophase I of meiosis. Metaphase I/II involve chromosome alignment, and prophase II is after meiosis I, with no synapsis/crossing over.

Answer:

C. prophase I of meiosis