Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 7 - Microbial Genetics - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 237: 10

Answer

Crossing over

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Crossing over is a recombination event that occurs during gamete formation in eukaryotes. During this event, parental genes are exchanged, forming the unique characteristics of the offspring.

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