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[n] the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis |
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CROSSING-OVER is a 13 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | crossover |
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| | See Also: | | biological process, diplotene, organic process |
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| | Definition: | | The breaking during meiosis of one maternal and one paternal chromosome, the exchange of corresponding sections of DNA, and the rejoining of the chromosomes. This process can result in an exchange of alleles between chromosomes. Compare recombination. |
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- The exchange of DNA sequences between chromatids of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
- The breaking during meiosis of one maternal and one paternal chromosome, the exchange of corresponding sections of DNA, and the rejoining of the chromosomes. This process can result in an exchange of alleles between chromosomes.
- the phenomenon whereby sections of homologous chromosomes are interchanged during meiosis.
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