Phenomena and Processes

Homologous Recombination

An exchange of DNA between matching or similar sequences.

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Abstract

An exchange of DNA between matching or similar sequences.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Homologous Recombinations
  • Recombination, Homologous
  • Recombinations, Homologous

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Recombination, Genetic (1982-2011)

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  1. G05.728w.615w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Homologous Recombination. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059765. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059765
  2. Homologous Recombination. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homologous_recombination
  3. Homologous Recombination. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22280388