When homologous chromosomes cross over, what is the result?   a. Two sister chromatids get tangled, resulting in one altering the sequence of its DNA   b. Two sister chromatids exchange identical pieces of DNA   c. Two nonsister chromatids get tangled, break and proteins re-join them   d. Each of the four DNA strands of a homologous pair is broken, and the pieces are mixed

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When homologous chromosomes cross over, what is the result?

  a.

Two sister chromatids get tangled, resulting in one altering the sequence of its DNA

  b.

Two sister chromatids exchange identical pieces of DNA

  c.

Two nonsister chromatids get tangled, break and proteins re-join them

  d.

Each of the four DNA strands of a homologous pair is broken, and the pieces are mixed

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