CROSSING OVERS (GENETICS)
\kɹˈɒsɪŋ ˈə͡ʊvəz d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \kɹˈɒsɪŋ ˈəʊvəz dʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_ŋ ˈəʊ_v_ə_z__ dʒ_ɛ_n_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k_s]\
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The reciprocal exchange of segments at corresponding positions along pairs of homologous chromosomes by symmetrical breakage and crosswise rejoining.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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