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crossover vs crossing over

crossing over vs crossover

crossover and crossing over both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crossover Yes No No No
crossing over Yes No No No
As nouns, crossover and crossing over are synonyms defined as:
  • crossover and crossing over: the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
crossover (noun) crossing over (noun)
a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience
a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party
the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
Difference between crossover and crossing over

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