crossing-over


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crossing over

or cross·ing-o·ver (krô′sĭng-ō′vər, krŏs′ĭng-)
n.
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic variability.
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Translations

cross·ing-o·ver

, crossover
n. acción de cruzar a través.
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