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crossing over

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crossing over /cross·ing over/ (kros´ing o´ver) the exchanging of material between homologous chromosomes during the first meiotic division, resulting in new combinations of genes.
cross·ing o·ver or cross·ing-o·ver (krôsng-vr)
n.
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic variability.
crossing over
the exchanging of material between homologous chromosomes, during the first meiotic division, resulting in new combinations of genes.
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