In addition to the repair of DNA double-strand breaks, homologous recombination is a mechanism for generating genetic diversity by swapping segments of parental chromosomes.During which process does swapping occur?

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Swapping of segments of parental chromosomes occurs during meiosis, specifically during the process of homologous recombination. DNA replication and DNA repair involve the copying or repair of existing genetic material, while transposition involves the movement of genetic elements within a genome, but not the swapping of segments between chromosomes.

In Addition to the Repair of DNA Double-Strand Breaks, Homologous