Recombination

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Recombination Definition

A natural process of exchange of DNA between chromosomes during mitosis; not recombinant DNA, which applies to artificial DNA constructs. The production of new arrangements of genes by various mechanisms such as assortment and segregation, crossing over, gene conversion, transformation, conjugation, transduction, F-duction, or mixed infection of viruses.

Recombination Synonyms

Recombination, DNA Recombination

Terms in Recombination category

Homologous Recombination
Meiotic Recombination
Mitotic Recombination
Radiation-Induced Recombination