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4 January, 13:13

What is the significance of chromosomes crossing over during the prophase stage of meiosis?

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  1. 4 January, 15:14
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    Well, when chromosomes cross over during prophase 1 of meiosis, the homologous pair of chromosomes exchange segments of DNA which happen to be the genes. So the significance of crossing-over during prophase 1 is that it adds genetic variation to sexually reproducing organisms.
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