__________ is the process that allows pieces of genetic material to be exchanged between paired chromosomes, resulting in a virtually infinite possible combination of genes.

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Crossing over refers to the process where pieces of genetic material are exchanged between paired chromosomes during meiosis. This results in a shuffling of genetic material and a virtually infinite possible combination of genes. Meiosis is the cell division process that produces gametes, but alone it does not allow for the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes. Gamete swapping is not a recognized biological term, and mitosis is a different type of cell division that does not involve the exchange of genetic material.

__________ Is the Process That Allows Pieces of Genetic Material