What Happens During Crossing Over in Meiosis?
Crossing over in meiosis is when chromosomes basically swap bits of DNA, making sure the kids aren't exact copies of the parents.
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It promotes genetic diversity by allowing homologous chromosomes to exchange segments of DNA. This ensures offspring have a mix of traits from both parents!
During crossing over in meiosis, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, which creates genetic diversity in the offspring. It's like swapping pieces of a puzzle to make sure no two puzzles look exactly the same!
Chromosomes swap some DNA, so your kids don't look like clones of you. It's Mother Nature's way of mixing things up!
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