What is the outcome of linkage and crossing over during meiosis?

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Chromatids transform into chromosomesCompletion of nuclear division occursThe chromosome count is reduced by halfSegments of chromosomes are exchanged

Explanation

Linkage and crossing over result in the swapping of genetic segments between homologous chromosomes, leading to genetic variation. This process involves the exchange of chromosomal material, not the transformation of chromatids, completion of nuclear division, or reduction in chromosome number.