crossing over

in biotechnology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01408
The usually reciprocal exchange of genetic material between @C01077@; part of natural genetic recombination.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 151 [Terms] [Paper]