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Crossing over occurs during which phase of meiosis?
AProphase I
BMetaphase I
CAnaphase II
DTelophase I
✓ Correct Answer: A — Prophase I
Crossing over (exchange of genetic material) occurs specifically during the Pachytene stage of Prophase I.
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