homologous recombination

noun

The exchange of DNA between regions of homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis.

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Meanings

nounhomologous recombination (countable and uncountable, plural homologous recombinations)

plural homologous recombinations

  1. countableuncountablebiologyThe exchange of DNA between regions of homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis.
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