homologous recombination

I. Literature review

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Namehomologous recombination
IDGO_0035825
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Biological process

Exact synonym

interchromosomal DNA recombination, interstrand DNA recombination

Description

A DNA recombination process that results in the exchange of an equal amount of genetic material between highly homologous DNA molecules.

Related synonym

chromosomal crossover

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