What is the site of crossing over between two chromatids within homologous chromosomes called?

  • A
    Diakinesis
  • B
    Interkinesis
  • C
    Chiasmata
  • D
    Recombination

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$(b)$ Synapsis
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Column $I$Column $II$
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