The process of crossing over, which leads to the exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids, occurs during:
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Correct answer: Pachytene
Crossing over occurs during the pachytene stage of Prophase I. It is an enzyme-mediated process involving the enzyme recombinase, resulting in new combinations of genes.
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