chiasmatype

/kaɪˈæzmətaɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of crossing over of genetic material that occurs during meiosis, where two pairs of homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material.

“The study of chiasmatype is crucial in understanding the genetic diversity of a species.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal recombination
  • crossing over

Antonyms

  • genetic isolation
  • non-recombination