Crossing over (genetic recombination) is the process where homologous chromosomes pair up with each other and exchange different segments of genetic material to form recombinant chromosomes. It occurs between prophase 1 and metaphase 1 of meiosis.
As an exception , it can ALSO OCCUR IN MITOSIS which may result in heterozygosity. But the frequency of crossing over is much higher in meiosis.
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