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Save estion 7 (2 points) What is the result of the crossover event in meiosis. A small section of the chromosome from one parent is switched for the same section of chromosome from the other parent. The two homologous chromosomes cross from one side of the cell during mitosis to the other side. A male gamete (sperm) crosses over and becomes a female gamete (egg) Two sperm cross over the membrane and fertilize one egg resulting in identical twins. Save Question 8 (1 point) Human skin color is the result of a single gene expression

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Cross over in meiosis means

1. A small segment of the chromosome from one point is switched for the the same segment of chromosome from the other parent.

It occurs between prophase 1 and metaphase 1. It results in the recombination. It may result in loss of heterozygosity.

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