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The exchange of genetic material between chromatids of paired homologous chromosomes during first meiotic division is called

A

Synapsis

B

Chiasmata

C

Transformation

D

Crossing over

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D
Crossing-over allows for the shuffling of genetic material between maternal and paternal homologous chromosomes, it results in genetic recombination. This shuffling ensures genetic variability in a population.
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