recombination

n. the exchange of genetic material between paired chromosomes during the formation of sperm and egg cells. It involves the breaking and rejoining of chromatids of homologous chromosomes in a process called crossing over. It results in offspring having combinations of genes that are different from those of either parent.

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January 18th 2025

confidence limit

either of the values at the upper and lower ends of a confidence interval, which provide an estimated range for the value of a population parameter. Also called confidence bound.