Small openings found across the surface of the plant cuticle

Centromeres located only on completely unrelated non-homologous chromosomes found in different species

Small pores located within the phloem sieve plates

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What are chiasmata?

Small openings found across the surface of the plant cuticle
Centromeres located only on completely unrelated non-homologous chromosomes found in different species
Small pores located within the phloem sieve plates
Visible points where homologous chromosomes remain connected after crossing over

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Correct answer: Visible points where homologous chromosomes remain connected after crossing over

Chiasmata are the visible points of contact between homologous chromosomes after crossing over. They help hold homologs together until separation in anaphase I.

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