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crossing-over
The exchange of genetic material (DNA) between homologous chromosomes at the beginning of meiosis. This results in sperm and ova with greater genetic diversity due to a recombination of genes. Specifically, a portion of the end of a chromosome is broken and reattached on another chromosome.
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- อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Anthropology
- Category: Physical anthropology
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