Definition of Homologous recombination

1. Noun. (genetics) The exchange of DNA between regions of homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis ¹

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Medical Definition of Homologous recombination

1. Genetic recombination involving exchange of homologous loci. Important technique in the generation of null alleles (knockouts) in transgenic mice. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homologous Recombination

homologizer
homologizers
homologizes
homologizing
homologon
homologous
homologous antigen
homologous antiserum
homologous chromosome
homologous chromosomes
homologous desensitization
homologous graft
homologous pair
homologous pairs
homologous proteins
homologous recombination (current term)
homologous series
homologous serotype
homologous serum jaundice
homologous stimulus
homologous tumour
homologously
homolographic
homologs
homologue
homologues
homology
homology of strands
homology sphere
homology spheres

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