Preferred Label : crossing over, genetic;
MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : genetic crossing over; crossing overs; genetic crossing-over; crossing over; Crossing-Over, genetic;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with CROSSES, GENETIC, the result of breeding 2 varieties of the same
species; DF: CROSSING OVER; do not confuse with CROSSES, GENETIC, the result of breeding 2 varieties of the same
species;
Origin ID : D003434;
UMLS CUI : C0010366;
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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.