Crossing Over, Genetic [crossing over (genetika)]

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crossing-over (genetika)

 

Crossing Over
Crossing-Over, Genetic

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Definition

The reciprocal exchange of segments at corresponding positions along pairs of homologous CHROMOSOMES by symmetrical breakage and crosswise rejoining forming cross-over sites (HOLLIDAY JUNCTIONS) that are resolved during CHROMOSOME SEGREGATION. Crossing-over typically occurs during MEIOSIS but it may also occur in the absence of meiosis, for example, with bacterial chromosomes, organelle chromosomes, or somatic cell nuclear chromosomes.

Annotation
do not confuse with CROSSES, GENETIC, the result of breeding 2 varieties of the same species
DUI
D003434 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0005351
Previous indexing
Genetics (1966-1967); Cytogenetics (1967)
History note
2005(1968)
Public note
2005; see CROSSING OVER (GENETICS) 1968-2004