| Term Name: | homologous recombination |
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| Synonyms: | chromosomal crossover, interchromosomal DNA recombination, interstrand DNA recombination, reciprocal DNA recombination |
| Definition: | A DNA recombination process that results in the exchange of an equal amount of genetic material between highly homologous DNA molecules. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035825] QuickGO AmiGO |