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Homologous recombination occurs in [[ | Homologous recombination occurs in [[Meiosis|meiosis]]. It is a process where a section of [[DNA|DNA]] is rearranged and put together in a new combination between two pairs of chromosomes which usually occurs at the same point on the [[Chromosome|chromosome]]. This recombination will lead to a crossing-over of genes and increases genetic variation as it produces a genetically different DNA as the one it began with. Homologous recombination is important in cells as it is crucial in the support for the recovery of DNA damage<ref>Alberts, B et al (2002). Chapter 5: DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination. Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th edition. New York: Garland Science.
Homologous recombination in DNA repair and DNA damage tolerance (Xuan Li et al, 2008)</ref>. | ||
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Homologous recombination occurs in meiosis. It is a process where a section of DNA is rearranged and put together in a new combination between two pairs of chromosomes which usually occurs at the same point on the chromosome. This recombination will lead to a crossing-over of genes and increases genetic variation as it produces a genetically different DNA as the one it began with. Homologous recombination is important in cells as it is crucial in the support for the recovery of DNA damage[1].
References
- ↑ Alberts, B et al (2002). Chapter 5: DNA Replication, Repair, and Recombination. Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th edition. New York: Garland Science. Homologous recombination in DNA repair and DNA damage tolerance (Xuan Li et al, 2008)