DNA Recombination Process

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008344",
  "term": "DNA Recombination Process",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Any type of DNA sequence rearrangement involving possible exchange and frequent loss of segments of DNA by either homologous recombination or non-homologous end-joining of broken DNA strands. Recombination is involved in assorting genes during reproduction, in repairing broken DNA, and in maintaining cell viability at the expense of long-term genomic stability.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dna-recombination-process/"
}