| the interchange of corresponding chromatid segments of homologous chromosomes with their linked genes. |

| crossing over or cross·ing-o·ver (krô'sĭng-ō'vər, krŏs'ĭng-) n. The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic variability. |
crossing over cross·ing o·ver (krô'sĭng) or cross·ing-o·ver (krô'sĭng-ō'vər)
n.
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic variability.
| crossing over or crossing-over (krô'sĭng-ō'vər) Pronunciation Key
The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis and contributes to genetic variability. |