crossing over

Noun

Meaning

the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

Crossing-over

Synonyms

recombination transverse crossing crossover

Antonyms

tarrying

Hypernyms

biological process organic process

Examples

DINAH WASHINGTON recorded 447 songs crossing over every musical genre from Blues to Rock, torch songs to Country and Western. Source: Internet

As for the rest of the family, Murin jokingly referenced Donnell’s role on crossing over to his role as caregiver while she’s experiencing symptoms. Source: Internet

Cassius' army returned to the field in 166, crossing over the Tigris into Media. Source: Internet

From there, it crossed Stewart Avenue just west of present-day South Street before turning slightly northeast, crossing over the Meadowbrook Parkway, where the overpass can still be seen today. Source: Internet

Although David attributes the story's poor sales to this decision, such crossing over from Sales to Editorial, according to him, is now common. Source: Internet

Fred Landon, "Amherstburg, Terminus of the Underground Railroad," The Journal of Negro History 10, no.1 (1925): 5. After 1850, approximately thirty fugitive slaves a day were crossing over to Fort Malden by steamboat. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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