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STD 11 - 10. Cell cycle and cell division — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYSTD 11 - 10. Cell cycle and cell division1 Mark
MCQ
In meiosis, the daughter cells are not similar to that of parent because of
  • ✓
    Crossing over
  • B
    Synapsis
  • C
    Both ($a$) and ($b$)
  • D
    None of these
✓

Answer

Correct option: A.
Crossing over
a
In meiosis, the daughter cells are not similar to that of parent genetically because of crossing over. Crossing over is the mutual exchange of homologous chromosomal regions between non-sister chromatids during the first prophase of meiosis.

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